The Lagos State Government has announced plans to remove small commercial buses, popularly known as korope, from major highways as part of an accelerated effort to modernise the city’s transportation network under the Lagos Strategic Transport Master Plan.
According to officials, the measure forms a key component of the next phase of the Lekki–Epe Bus Reform Scheme, which will commence on December 8. The initiative is designed to streamline operations, reduce traffic bottlenecks, and improve safety for commuters.
The reform falls under the broader Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) a long-term plan to gradually replace informal minibus transport with a regulated, high-capacity public transit system. Authorities say the move will introduce more reliable routes, enhance commuter comfort, and bring greater order to the metropolis’ bus corridors.