Daily Post· 1h ago· 1 min read
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, has warned that commuters who pay cash for rides on regulated public transport services will face penalties beginning August 1 as the state moves to fully enforce its cashless fare payment policy.
According to the authority, the enforcement is aimed at strengthening accountability, promoting transparency and ensuring full compliance with the use of electronic payment systems across regulated transport operations.
LAMATA made this known during an X Space discussion with transport stakeholders and industry leaders on Tuesday, themed “Lagos Cashless Transit: What Aug. 1 Enforcement Means to You.”
The agency also urged passengers to report any driver or conductor demanding cash payments through its official email channels or customer service lines.
Speaking during the session, LAMATA’s Head of Legal, Idris Akinola, said the laws and…
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