lamara bus rapid transit

Question 1

what is it

Answer 1

• north-south route
• implemented to reduce severe congestion
• separate bus lane

Question 2

advantages

Answer 2

• average 10 min wait times
• reduction in travel time by thirty percent
• daily use exceeds 200000 people
• created 2000 jobs
• many buses electrically powered, reducing polluting emissions

Question 3

disadvantages

Answer 3

• massively contributes to emissions as Nigeria has weak laws against emission regulations
• arguably not adequate to deal with all of congestion problems.