Lagos State will commence regulated bus services on the Lekki–Epe corridor on December 8, with 229 high- and medium-capacity buses set for deployment in the first phase of the new Lekki–Epe Bus Reform Scheme.

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced the development on Tuesday, noting that the rollout marks the initial stage of a broader transit reform initiative planned for the corridor.

According to LAMATA, the scheme will introduce exclusive, government-regulated bus operations on major routes, including Ajah–CMS/Marina, Ajah–Obalende, Ajah–Oshodi, Ajah–Berger, and Ajah–Iyana Ipaja.

Under the new system, one operator will run an express service, while others will provide stage-by-stage operations. All buses will feature the standard blue-and-white Lagos regulated colours, QR-enabled PTCS verification stickers, unique identification codes, and Touch and Pay (TAP) stickers for seamless transactions.

“The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), and representatives of informal bus operators have concluded a final stakeholder meeting ahead of the commencement of exclusive regulated bus operations of the Lekki–Epe Bus Reform Scheme, scheduled to begin on December 8, 2025,” the statement read.

LAMATA added that 229 buses will be deployed in the initial phase, with the service eventually extending to Epe.

The agency said the initiative is designed to improve commuter safety, comfort, and operational discipline along the Lekki–Epe corridor.