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  • Lagos goes tough with rickety buses

    Lagos goes tough with rickety buses

    • To impound them

    Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) has said any rickety vehicle will be seized. He equally advised members of the public to be vigilant and avoid boarding such vehicles.

     Director of the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service,  Akin-George Fashola, gave the warning yesterday.

    He explained that the vehicles were in poor condition and, therefore unfit for the roads.

    He emphasised that rickety vehicles had been linked to accidents, often resulting in loss of lives, injuries, and property damage.

    Fashola pointed out several critical issues common among the seized vehicles: unstable tyres due to expiration, potential brake failure caused by makeshift repairs, and disjointed body parts weakened by rust.

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    He noted that many of these vehicles operate mostly at night, further increasing the risks to unsuspecting passengers.

    The VIS director, therefore, urged the public to prioritise safety.

    Fashola confirmed that the impounded vehicles would not be released. He added that the VIS is working with relevant stakeholders, including road transport unions, to ensure Lagos roads remain safe for users.

    He urged the public to report any sightings or experiences with rickety vehicles via the agency’s complaint platforms.

  • LASG cracks down on rickety buses, vows permanent impoundment

    LASG cracks down on rickety buses, vows permanent impoundment

    In a renewed effort to enhance road safety, the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) has announced that all rickety vehicles impounded across the state will not be released for future use on the roads.

    This followed the recent seizure of several dilapidated vehicles across Lagos by VIS operatives.

    Director of the Lagos VIS, Engr. Akin-George Fashola, who personally apprehended one of the vehicles, described the condition of the seized vehicles as alarming—poorly maintained, fitted with expired parts, and lacking essential safety components. 

    He warned that such vehicles are “ticking time bombs” on the roads, responsible for countless accidents involving fatalities, injuries, and damage to property.

    Fashola highlighted common issues found in the impounded vehicles, including expired tires, makeshift brake systems, and rusted, disjointed body frames, rendering them unfit for commercial use. 

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    He noted that many of these vehicles tend to operate at night, increasing the risk to unsuspecting commuters.

    He urged members of the public to prioritize their safety by avoiding visibly unsafe vehicles and to remain vigilant. He also encouraged Lagosians to report any sighting of such vehicles through the VIS complaint platforms at info@dvis.lg.gov.ng or via the Ministry of Transportation hotlines: 09020004000 and 09020009000.

    Reiterating the agency’s commitment, Fashola assured that the VIS is working in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including road transport unions, to ensure Lagos roads are safer for all users.