Some commercial motorcycle operators on Friday took to the street to protest the recent decision of the state government to restrict their movement in some Local Government Areas, bridges, and highways in the state.
The operators which include majorly that of Gokada and Max.ng staged a peaceful protest from Oregun road to the state capital in Ikeja.
The protesters who said the business remains their only means of survival, appealed to the state government to regulate their services and not restrict them from operating.
It will be recalled that earlier this week, Lagos state commissioner for information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, announced ban on motorcycles and tricycles in six local government areas, as well as major highways and bridges from February 1.
According to him, the decision was taken after a robust assessment of the debate on the rate of accidents in Lagos, saying security and safety of the lives of the residents were paramount.
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