October 18, 2026. The transformation of public transportation in Lagos State, Nigeria, has entered another significant phase with the launch and deployment of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses by Amalgamated Megacity Transport Services Limited, signaling growing private-sector confidence in the State’s vision for a cleaner, more efficient and sustainable transport system.
The launch represents a major step in the implementation of the Lagos State Bus Industry Transition Programme (BITP), under which transport operators are increasingly taking responsibility for investing in modern, high-capacity buses and embracing cleaner propulsion technologies.
Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, described Amalgamated’s investment as a demonstration of confidence in the future of public transportation in Lagos and a commitment to the State’s transition towards cleaner energy.
He noted that the State’s transportation reform agenda was not limited to buses but encompassed rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Quality Bus Corridors, interchanges and water transportation, all of which are being developed to create an integrated and sustainable multimodal transport system.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, said Amalgamated Megacity Transport Services Limited had been engaged from the outset with the expectation that operators would invest in acquiring their own buses, with particular emphasis on cleaner technologies such as CNG and electric vehicles.
She disclosed that Amalgamated had committed to acquiring 50 CNG buses, with 15 already delivered and the remaining buses expected before the end of 2026.
