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OKADA BAN
The Lagos State Government has insisted that the ban on commercial motorcycles popularly called ‘Okada’ in 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 15 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the State is still in force.
The Lagos State government has intensified the clampdown on commercial motorcyclists, also known as Okada in the state.
The Lagos State Government is considering a total ban on the operations of commercial motorcycles in all the local government areas (LGAs) of the state.
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that its ban on Okada is already yielding benefits as Okada-related accidents have reduced.
The Federal Road Safety Commission has announced that it would impound any motorcycle without appropriate registration.
Despite the focus on okada riders, Lagos State is set to impound and crush power bikes and dispatch rides plying one-way.
Lagos State Government reported that it crushed about 2000 motocycles otherwise known as "Okada" bikes.
The Lagos State Government has revealed that its ban on Okada riders has recorded 85% compliance in the last 3 days.
The LASG said it had become necessary to help the motorcyclists by saving their own lives and those of other road users.
Although there has been no official announcement just yet, it seems as if the conversations with authorities and affected companies are leaning towards a N10million naira license fee and N25million fee for those with more than 1000 drivers.
Bismarck Rewane and Atedo Peterside have expressed misgivings over Lagos State Government’s decision to ban commercial motorcycles and tricycles in 15 LGAs and LCDAs across the state.
Gokada has disclosed plans to venture into logistics business and at the same time, bring to life its boat business.