Commuters Protest Long Queues at Ikorodu BRT Terminal, Demand More Buses

Ikorodu, Lagos — Frustrated commuters in Ikorodu are calling on the government to urgently increase the number of buses operating on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor after a video surfaced online showing long queues and tensions at a local terminal.

In the video recorded at the Ikorodu BRT terminal, a commuter appealed directly to authorities to address the persistent shortage of buses. Standing beside a long line of passengers waiting for transportation, the man expressed concern that many workers might arrive late to their jobs due to the delays.

“We use BRT because it’s our own route, but BRT is not enough,” the commuter said in the video. “People are even fighting here because the queue is so long. What time are we going to get to work?”

The Bus Rapid Transit system in Lagos, operated by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), serves thousands of passengers daily along the busy corridor linking Ikorodu to other parts of the city, including the central business district. The service is widely used by workers and students seeking a more affordable and structured alternative to informal transport options.

However, commuters have repeatedly complained about overcrowding, long waiting times, and insufficient buses, particularly during peak hours.

In the video, the man urged authorities to intervene quickly, warning that the situation frequently leads to arguments among passengers desperate to secure a seat on the limited buses available.

“This queue is so long. What time are we going to get to work?” he asked. “Please provide buses for us. We cannot keep doing this.”

Ikorodu is one of the busiest corridors in Lagos, and its BRT route was designed to help reduce congestion and improve commute times for residents traveling to and from the mainland.

Transport experts say that while the BRT system has significantly improved mobility in parts of Lagos since its introduction, rapid population growth and increasing demand have put pressure on the available fleet.

Officials from the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority have previously acknowledged challenges related to bus availability and maintenance but say efforts are ongoing to expand services and improve operations.

For now, commuters in Ikorodu say they hope their complaints — and videos highlighting the daily struggle — will prompt faster action.

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“I’m calling you out,” the man said in the video. “Do something about this situation.”

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