Editing Lagos (section)

=== Local public transport ===
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is responsible for public transport.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

Since 2021, using a bus or the light rail system is paid for with a public transport card without cash.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.banknaija.com/how-to-get-and-use-the-lagos-brt-bus-cowry-card-all-you-need-to-know-faqs/ |title=How to Get and Use the Lagos BRT Bus Cowry Card; All You Need to Know; FAQs |work=Bank Naija |date=2 August 2021 |language=en-GB |access-date=18 December 2021 |archive-date=18 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218131716/https://www.banknaija.com/how-to-get-and-use-the-lagos-brt-bus-cowry-card-all-you-need-to-know-faqs/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |first=Chike |last=Olisah |url=https://nairametrics.com/2021/03/23/lagos-bus-services-commence-deployment-of-contactless-payment-card-to-commuters/ |title=Lagos Bus Services commence deployment of a contactless payment card to commuters |work=Nairametrics |editor=Nairametrics |date=23 March 2021 |access-date=18 December 2021 |archive-date=25 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025014420/https://nairametrics.com/2021/03/23/lagos-bus-services-commence-deployment-of-contactless-payment-card-to-commuters/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This card can be used equally on BRT and LBSL buses.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://guardian.ng/features/cowrys-tap-to-ride-contactless-payment-is-making-transit-easier-for-lagosians-to-commute-during-the-pandemic/ |title=Cowry's 'tap to ride' contactless payment is making transit easier for Lagosians to commute during the pandemic |work=The Guardian Nigeria |date=1 October 2021 |access-date=18 December 2021 |archive-date=19 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519065526/https://guardian.ng/features/cowrys-tap-to-ride-contactless-payment-is-making-transit-easier-for-lagosians-to-commute-during-the-pandemic/ |url-status=live }}</ref> One can purchase a public transportation card at any of the ticketing booths at the bus terminals scattered across Lagos State.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

==== City buses ====
[[File:BRT Bus.jpg|thumb|BRT bus in Lagos]]
There are two city bus companies in Lagos: BRT ([[Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System]]) and LBSL (Lagos Bus Services).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://lbsl.ng/ |title=Home |language=en-US |date=18 December 2021 |access-date=21 December 2021 |archive-date=18 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218112551/https://lbsl.ng/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2019 |title=Lagos Bus Services: New face of Smart City Transportation in Nigeria |url=https://businessday.ng/transport/article/lagos-bus-services-new-face-of-smart-city-transportation-in-nigeria/ |access-date=12 March 2022 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US |archive-date=12 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312184745/https://businessday.ng/transport/article/lagos-bus-services-new-face-of-smart-city-transportation-in-nigeria/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The city buses are air-conditioned. (However, during the Covid epidemic, the AC had to be switched off at all times.)<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 May 2020 |title=Coronavirus: Sanwo-Olu reduces bus capacity to 60%, stops use of AC in BRT |url=https://dailytrust.com/coronavirus-sanwo-olu-reduces-bus-capacity-to-60-stops-use-of-ac-in-brt/ |access-date=30 June 2023 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Olowolagba |first=Fikayo |date=4 May 2020 |title=Lagos residents fear COVID-19 escalation as buses flout transportation guidelines [PHOTOS] |url=https://dailypost.ng/2020/05/04/lagos-residents-fear-covid-19-escalation-as-buses-flout-transportation-guidelines-photos/ |access-date=30 June 2023 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref>

BRT was inaugurated in 2008. BRT offers e-payment with bank cards.<ref>{{cite tweet |url=https://twitter.com/primerotsl/status/1372191631072501761 |title=Dear valued customers |user=PrimeroTSL |author=Blue BRT Bus, Lagos |number=1372191631072501761 |date=17 March 2021 |access-date=26 December 2021 }}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=May 2024}} On two arterial roads (Ikorodu Road and Funsho Williams Avenue), a dedicated bus lane has been established for BRT buses.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 December 2015 |title=Lagos' Bus Rapid Transit System: Decongesting and Depolluting Mega-Cities |url=https://blogs.worldbank.org/transport/lagos-bus-rapid-transit-system-decongesting-and-depolluting-mega-cities-0 |access-date=30 June 2023 |publisher=World Bank |language=en}}</ref> BRT uses diverse brands of buses, like Ashok Leyland and Yutong. Primero Transport Services (PTS) Ltd. is the sole operator of the BRT buses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://autojosh.com/the-difference-between-lagos-brt-and-lbsl-buses/|title=The Difference Between Lagos BRT And LBSL Buses|website=Autojosh.com|date=23 October 2019 |access-date=31 January 2022|archive-date=19 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119114342/https://autojosh.com/the-difference-between-lagos-brt-and-lbsl-buses/|url-status=live}}</ref>

LBSL was inaugurated in 2019. LBSL uses Brazilian-built Marcopolo buses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Transportday |date=10 November 2022 |title=Lagos BRT, LBSL Buses and LAGBUS: Check out their differences |url=https://transportday.com.ng/lagos-brt-lbsl-buses-and-lagbus-check-out-their-differences/ |access-date=30 June 2023 |website=Transport Day Newspaper |language=en-GB}}</ref>

The central hub for city buses and long-distance buses is the [[Oshodi Bus Terminal]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oshodi Transport Interchange – Planet Projects |url=https://planetprojectsltd.com/projects/oshodi-transport-interchange/ |access-date=30 June 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref> which is visible from afar. It is the largest bus station in West Africa and commenced operation in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=travelwaka |date=31 March 2021 |title=Oshodi Transport Interchange, A World Class Terminal In Lagos |url=https://www.travelwaka.com/oshodi-bus-terminal-is-the-biggest-in-nigeria/ |access-date=30 June 2023 |website=TravelWaka |language=en-GB}}</ref>

The Lagos Transportation Department, LAMATA, introduced electric buses in Lagos in May 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Izuaka |first=Mary |date=24 May 2023 |title=Oando, LAMATA launch electric mass transit buses in Lagos |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/600202-oando-lamata-launch-electric-mass-transit-buses-in-lagos.html |access-date=30 June 2023 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Lagos Inaugurates Electric Buses For Public Transport | date=2 May 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Socemdz3do |access-date=30 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

==== Metro rail ====
[[File:Mile2station-best.jpg|thumb|Station "Mile 2", current terminus station of the blue line, phase 1]]
The first section, or phase, of the rapid transit system, the [[Lagos Light Rail]], has been operational since February 2023.<ref>{{Citation |title=WATCH: Exclusive Clips From The Lagos Blue Rail Line 😍 | date=8 April 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHfu-7-YF-c |access-date=30 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Train Trip On The New Lagos Metro {{!}}{{!}} My Blue Line Rail Experience {{!}}{{!}} Test-Ride On The Lagos Metro | date=2 April 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqr9YqrBGBA |access-date=30 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref> The "Blue Line" runs between Mile 2 and Marina (East-west axis). The extension towards Okokomaiko and the "Red Line" are under construction,<ref>{{Citation |title=Oyingbo Train Station & Overpass Construction Progress {{!}}{{!}} Lagos Redline Rail Project | date=17 June 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA4NrnbFdL0 |access-date=30 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref> The red line will run between [[Ifako-Ijaiye|Agbado]] and Marina (North–south axis). There are plans for more light rail lines:<ref>{{Cite web |last=TrekLondon |date=2 September 2023 |title=Lagos Metro Rail: A Detailed Exposition of the City's Rails |url=https://treklondon.co.uk/lagos-metro-rail/ |access-date=10 September 2023 |website=TrekLondon UK |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* The green line (Marina to Lekki),<ref>{{Citation |title=The $400m Lagos Rail Mass Transit Green Line {{!}} All Info About The Upcoming Project | date=15 February 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4L2mlH3G7g |access-date=30 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref> 
* the yellow line (Otta/airport to Iddo),
* the purple line (Redeem to Ojo),
* The brown line (Mile 12 to Marina) and
* the orange line (Redeem to Marina).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blackborderbuild.weebly.com/4/post/2015/06/lagos-ogun-state-rail-lines-update-map.html|title=Lagos & Ogun State Rail Lines (Update & Map)|website=Blackborderbuild.weebly.com|access-date=31 January 2022}}</ref>
At the beginning of 2024, it was announced that the Lagos suburban railway had transported 583,000 passengers in its first four months. This would make it the largest inner-city rail service provider in Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iamgbolahan – YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxcv5D2bksVIdZo87gpXJOmdcoAdqtlP5t |access-date=20 January 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rohde |first=Michael |title=World Metro Database - metrobits.org |url=https://mic-ro.com/metro/table.html |access-date=20 January 2024 |website=mic-ro.com |language=en}}</ref>

On 14 February 2024, Governor [[Babajide Sanwo-Olu|Sanwo-Olu]] announced that the Red Line between [[Ifako-Ijaiye|Agbado]] and Oyingbo would be inaugurated on 29 February 2024 in the presence of Nigerian President [[Bola Tinubu|Tinubu]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Akoni |first=Olasunkanmi |date=14 February 2024 |title=Lagos: Tinubu to inaugurate Red Line Rail project Feb 29 |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/02/lagos-tinubu-to-inaugurate-red-line-rail-project-feb-29/ |access-date=15 February 2024 |website=Vanguard}}</ref>

==== Rail transport ====
[[File:Mobolaji Johnson Station A.jpg|thumb|Station Mobolaji Johnson in Lagos, 2021]]
As of June 2021, Lagos has a double-track standard gauge line to Ibadan and a modern main station, Mobolaji Johnson.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MOBOLAJI JOHNSON TRAIN STATION, EBUTE META, LAGOS |url=https://www.360human.com.ng/tour/mobolaji-johnson-train-station-ebute-meta-lagos/skinned/ |access-date=30 June 2023 |website=Virtual Tour |language=en-US}}</ref> The Lagos-Ibadan train service runs three trips every Friday and Saturday with the point of departure at the Mobaji Johnson train station. Passengers can travel to Ibadan on Friday at the train station by 8 pm, 12 pm, and 4 pm, while on Saturday, the train movement will depart at 8 am, 1 pm and 6 pm. The Lagos-Ibadan train schedule for Monday to Thursday, and Sunday, remains 8 am and 4 pm.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 January 2022 |title=NRC increases frequency of Lagos-Ibadan train service |url=https://www.thecable.ng/nrc-increases-frequency-of-lagos-ibadan-train-service |access-date=30 June 2023 |website=TheCable |language=en-US}}</ref> Ticket sales are over the counter and cash only (as of 2023), but e-ticketing will be introduced "soon".<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=16 June 2023 |title=NRC to begin e-ticketing system for Lagos-Ibadan, Warri-Itakpe train routes |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/nrc-to-begin-e-ticketing-system-for-lagos-ibadan-warri-itakpe-train-routes/ |access-date=30 June 2023 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> The operator is the [[Nigerian Railway Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.channelstv.com/tag/mobolaji-johnson-railway-station/ |title=Mobolaji Johnson railway station – Channels Television |access-date=16 December 2021 |archive-date=7 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407072611/https://www.channelstv.com/tag/mobolaji-johnson-railway-station/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://punchng.com/buhari-inaugurates-lagos-ibadan-railway-project/ |title=Buhari inaugurates Lagos-Ibadan Railway project |date=10 June 2021 |language=en-US |access-date=16 December 2021 |archive-date=11 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711032119/https://punchng.com/buhari-inaugurates-lagos-ibadan-railway-project/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="yt">{{YouTube |id=8jKx8oj2_K0 |title=New Ultra Modern Train Ride, Lagos to Abeokuta, Nigeria. #LagosTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ng.worldorgs.com/catalog/lagos/railway-services/mobolajijohnsontrainstation |title=Mobolaji Johnson Train Station in the city Lagos |access-date=16 December 2021 |archive-date=7 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407072612/https://ng.worldorgs.com/catalog/lagos/railway-services/mobolajijohnsontrainstation |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Shared cabs ====
A popular means of transportation are yellow minibuses called "Danfo". The yellow buses, most of the VW T3 or LT type, characterize the appearance of the city. They run on fixed routes but without a timetable, according to the principle of shared cabs.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://hintng.com/danfo-yellow-of-lagos/ |title=Danfo: Yellow of Lagos |date=13 September 2018 |language=en-US |access-date=18 September 2021 |archive-date=21 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221181949/https://hintng.com/danfo-yellow-of-lagos/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Ferries ====
[[File:Ferry-terminal-five-cowries-lagos.jpg|thumb|Central ferry terminal Five Cowries]]
According to residents, getting to work by car in Lagos can take six times longer than by ferry. About two million passengers were recorded by the Ferry Authority per month in 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Hoffmann |first1=Heiner |last2=Akinleye (Fotos) |first2=Akintunde |date=12 September 2021 |title=Lagos in Nigeria: Eine Woche in der chaotischsten Stadt der Welt |language=de |work=Der Spiegel |url=https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/lagos-in-nigeria-eine-woche-in-der-chaotischsten-stadt-der-welt-a-69e5f262-a163-45d8-8cf6-15ff7349638b |access-date=22 July 2023 |issn=2195-1349}}</ref>

Five Cowries Terminal is the central terminal for ferry operations in Lagos.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=travelwaka |date=2 September 2019 |title=Five Cowries Terminal – An Ultra Modern Boat Terminal In Lagos, Nigeria |url=https://www.travelwaka.com/five-cowries-terminal/ |access-date=22 July 2023 |website=TravelWaka |language=en-GB}}</ref> The terminal is located on the lagoon between Lagos Island and Victoria Island and was commissioned on 30 August 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 August 2018 |title=Ambode commissions 'ultra-modern' ferry terminal in Lagos |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/281900-ambode-commissions-ultra-modern-ferry-terminal-in-lagos.html?tztc=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722124900/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/281900-ambode-commissions-ultra-modern-ferry-terminal-in-lagos.html?tztc=1 |archive-date=22 July 2023 |access-date=22 July 2023 |website=Premium Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hanafi |first=Afeez |date=22 October 2021 |title=Badagry: Underused waterways offer escape from deplorable highway to Nigeria's multi-billion naira tourism hub |url=https://punchng.com/badagry-underused-waterways-offer-escape-from-deplorable-highway-to-nigerias-multi-billion-naira-tourism-hub/ |access-date=22 July 2023 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> Five Cowries also serves as the headquarters of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA). It has a jetty, restaurant, bar, administrative offices, ticket offices, waiting area, toilets, lift, conference room, and ATMs. Boats from private individuals and other operators also dock at the pier. The terminal also has a multi-storey car park with space for over 800 vehicles. The multi-storey car park is located behind the terminal (as seen from the lagoon) and is directly connected to the terminal. The terminal was built without thresholds and there is a toilet for wheelchair users.<ref name=":7" /> Five Cowries is open seven days a week, from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. The terminal is located next to the Falomo Bridge. The destinations of LASWA ferries are Marina, [[Ikoyi]], [[Victoria Island]], Lekki, [[Apapa]], [[Ikorodu]] and [[Badagry]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https://laswa.lagosstate.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/sites/189/2018/04/Final-Tarif-Laswa-Jan-2018.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK |access-date=22 July 2023 |title=Tariff Booklet |website=view.officeapps.live.com}}</ref>