Lagos begins joint enforcement of badges for Danfo operators.
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By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence joint enforcement of compulsory identification badges and other regulatory requirements for commercial bus operators, popularly known as Danfo drivers and conductors, to strengthen commuter safety and accountability.
The Director of Public Transport and Commuter Services, Mr Nuhman Edu, said the initiative was designed to improve commuter security, ensure accountability among transport operators and strengthen compliance with established transport regulations.
He identified some of the major compliance gaps the exercise would address to include improper commuter vehicle registration, absence of vehicle body tags, stage carriage permits, drivers’ badges and conductors’ badges. Edu explained that the collaboration with VIS and LASTMA would strengthen the verification of relevant safety documents during routine enforcement operations. “Where a vehicle is found to be non-compliant, enforcement or compliance procedures will be initiated strictly in accordance with extant laws, regulations, approved guidelines and established operational procedures,” he said. He said proper identification of commercial vehicles, drivers and conductors would make operators traceable, improve accountability, assist investigations involving vehicles allegedly used in criminal activities and facilitate the prompt resolution of commuter complaints.
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