
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is working to improve mobility in Lagos, Africa's most dynamic megacity, where over 20 million residents face daily commuting challenges, according to Nairametrics. The report highlights how traffic congestion, fragmented transport modes, and lost productivity have left residents seeking solutions, with LAMATA pursuing a vision of seamless connections for commuters across the city.
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