On Monday I had a meeting at CMS area in Lagos and since I didn’t want to drive I opted to use BRT.
It was a smooth experience I must say. Although it was not my first BRT ride, it had been over a year since I used their service.
I got to Barracks bus stop and in less than 5 minutes I had boarded a bus. The road was clear, no traffic congestion; I was surprised.
In about 15minutes I had arrived at my destination and went on to have my meeting. I was so happy and pleased with my experience. I looked forward to my ride back.
Reasons I enjoyed the ride
1. There was no delay of any sought. The bus only stopped at designated bus stops.
2. The BRT bus was comfortable. The air conditioning was okay, seats were comfortable.
3. There was no conductor to insult any passenger. It was a quiet ride.
4. It was way cheaper than the other public buses. 50% less!
My journey back was similar to the previous trip. So today I decided to be a repeat customer. My experience was opposite.
It took over 30 minutes to board a bus because there were no buses available and the demand was high. People were even ready to stand just so they went about their business.
In all, I appreciate the BRT service because it is making a huge difference in the lives of many Lagosians.
The Lagos State Government needs to improve this service with the provision of more buses so waiting time at the BRT terminals is reduced.
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