The Lagos State Yellow taxi/
Cab Drivers Association has
launched a digital mobile app
to improve its operational efficiency.
Commissioner for Transportation,
Dr Frederic Oladeinde gave a warn-
ing from the State Government for the
drivers to be more civil, and operate
in line with the regulations that guide
public transportation in the state.
He advised members of the taxi as-
sociation to comply with the extant
laws and stipulated regulations that
guide digital public transportation in
the State.
Speaking at the Eko Cab App Launch
at the Events Centre on Hakeem Balo-
gun Street, Agidingbi Ikeja, the Com-
missioner who was represented by the
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,
Mr Oluseyi Whenu urged them to do
whatsoever is required of them lawful-
ly to ensure the success and sustaina-
bility of the new initiative.
“The State Government is not out to
punish anyone, as you go digital today,
I want you to know that, it places more
responsibility on you, you are expect-
ed to be more civil and friendly with
your customers more than before,
while you are expected to operate in
line with the extant laws and regula-
tions that guide public transportation
in the state’’ Oladeinde warned.
While pledging government contin-
ued support and equal opportunity for
all investors in public transportation,
the Commissioner stated that the State
Government would create a level play-
ing ground and enabling environment
for all investors to ensure a quick re-
turn on their investments.
“The administration will continue to
implement government programmes
and policies that will be of great bene-
fit to public transport operators in the
state, while we pledge our commit-
ment to creating an enabling environ-
ment that will attract more investors
into public transportation, we will give
equal opportunity to all, we are not
biased nor one-sided, we will contin-
ue to support all good initiatives that
can enhance free flow of traffic in the
state.” Oladeinde reiterated.
