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Throwback: Kosofe LGA launched one naira bus ride for students in 1997

Hedrick Onyirioha
May 20, 2024
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The Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State in May 1997 launched the Scholar's Bus Scheme designed to transport pupils in the area at one naira per trip.

The scheme was launched with two 36-seater Mitsubishi buses that were refurbished from the Old Somolu Local Government transport service at N241,500.00.

The bus plied designated routes between 7:30 t…

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