The drivers reportedly stopped operations in protest against what they described as persistent and increasing demands for money by officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), popularly known as agberos.
Some of the affected drivers expressed frustration over what they described as daily extortion, saying the situation had become increasingly difficult for commercial transport operators.
The drivers also alleged that LASTMA officials frequently impounded their vehicles over various traffic infractions and, in some cases, kept the vehicles for the entire day.
According to the drivers, such actions result in significant financial losses for both vehicle owners and drivers, as the loss of operating hours directly affects their daily earnings.
The protesting transport operators said they decided to withdraw their services to draw attention to their grievances and pressure the relevant authorities to address what they described as persistent extortion along the route.
The disruption has affected commuters who rely on commercial buses to travel between the Iyana-Ipaja and Iyana-Iba areas, leaving many stranded and seeking alternative means of transportation.
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