The Lagos government has cautioned commercial drivers against increasing transportation fares in the state following the introduction of the N800 daily levy.
On Tuesday, the state government and transport stakeholders signed an agreement on harmonised dues.
Commissioner for finance, Rabiu Olowo, said the levy was pegged at a flat rate of N800, which will be paid by commercial motorists on a daily basis effective from February 1.
Olowo said the N800 covers the local government levy and the fee for waste clearing at motor parks, which is paid to the ministry of transportation, Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), and Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).
The move had elicited different reactions from residents, with many saying commuters would be bear the brunt as transport fares may increase.
Speaking on our news and Current Affairs Programme, Talk Radio, the National Coordinator, Campaign against Impunity, Shina Lormikan said the government should think of modern ways of reorganizing the already over-taxed sector in order to ease the hardship on transport workers and passengers.
A cross section of callers on the Programme shared mixed views on the development.
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