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NURTW Asks LASG To Review Ban On Okada

Following the ban on motorcycle and tricycle known as okada and keke marwa respectively within some parts of Lagos State roads ,the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos branch has called on the Lagos State Government to review the policy.
Chairman of the branch,Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akunsanya,aka Mc Oluomo disclosed this in Lagos on Monday,even as he called on transporters not to increase fares.
According to him,his team has entered into discussion with the Lagos State Government to review the ban and restrictions on motorcycle and tricycle riders in the state.
He added, that he was also meeting with bus drivers not to increase bus fares,which could worsen the effect of the ban on commuters saying, “our attention has been drawn to some drivers indiscriminately increasing the prices of their services due to the recent Lagos State ban of motorcycle and tricycle in some part of Lagos State.
“There is no price increase and no commercial drivers or members of the NURTW should inflict additional burden on the good people of Lagos by increasing their transport fares.
“Any drivers or union member found to be taking undue advantage of the situation by indiscriminately increasing transport fares will be dealt with.
“Union members are once again, implore to be patient and avoid violence at all cost and embrace peace.
Speaking further, the NURTW boss said.
“Our members are hereby informed that the leadership of the union does not approve or in any way support any upward review in the cost of transportation from different locations within the state.’’
By: Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos