A good way to fix this would be having more frequent trains, but Sanwo-olu said we are going from 12-72 trains a day on the blue line before December so the rushing will reduce. They can have seats but only at the platform, After you have scanned your cowry card, not at the outer area. That way they reduce loitering but still have a sitting area for those who need it. I think this will reduce all the rushing. Also the officials at the station should practice crowd control. Like telling people to walk and being quieter on the train. It’s new for them. So you have to teach some people.
6:05: Sorry, but I'm not sure it's important to have seats in the station. Why would someone want to wait there for 1hr when there is a clear timetable??? The moment you start putting seats in the stations, people will start loafing around there. Once the line is fully operational, you should be able to get into the station and catch your train within a few minutes of doing so.
There's always a few people that ruin it for everyone and who cause trouble. They don't realize God is watching everything we do, say and think. Hopefully the station will do more train runs and get seating in the station while people wait. Glad to hear that people realize that the elderly, handicapped and mothers with kids need to have a seat. Also its nice if the station have some nice calming music too.❤️
Nigerians can complain sha. Why are you waiting two hours at the station when you know when the train leaves? Please don`t put any seats there or people will start sleeping in them overnight. You are not supposed to come and relax at a metro station, it`s inefficient and will take up unecesarry space. We need a re-orientation in our behavior. Even tho people are behaving like animals they still find a way to try to blame it on the government.
Train and metro stations around the world have seats, restaurants, bathrooms (some have showers), pharmacies, ATMs (sometimes a bank), and stores (both grocery and retail stores). Even the smallest stations will have at least 2 of these things. 😅
@@michelleroberts9243 Yes. But most times not by the platforms. You may see very few seats by the platforms in some stations. They are meant for those who need them, not those who came early so they can get to sit on the train.
They knew the train was coming by 5:30 yet they came to the station by 4:30. Who is to be blamed for that? The government or the people? They are also aware that there are no chairs. The government won't teach you how to have sense na. If they stand for one hour then that's the reward for disobedience.
When the metro system is operated normally, people hardly want to sit in the metro station. Most people will just go inside the metro station and take the metro train to go to their final destination. All the complaints will be solved after more trains are scheduled.
Promotion from Moluẹ to Metro overnight and you expect a different attitude? Mba. I think we are slowly making progress. As the services expand people will adjust. Congratulations to Lagos State Government and congratulations to Nigeria.
I believe you've been in Nigeria all your life, try to travel outside so you can see for yourself, from Dubai to Japan to China to Mumbai to America. it's all the same. trains or trams are always like that during the peak period and Nigeria is no exception..
I'm African American, Nigerian by blood, and I'm so proud the brothers did not fight. In America, it could have turned brutal. We can disagree and still maintain our dignity. I'm happy for Nigeria💚🤍💚
@@muritalaakande69 there's hardship everywhere. You Nigerians are always too quick to talk about your bad part. That mentality though. Focus on your good part, that's what other countries do. Even in new York, there are beggars & homeless people on the streets but you'll hardly see Americans talk about it or show it on video. It's called patriotism. Your mentality though.
As a New Yorker with similarity to lagos in terms of population, rush hour in New York trains can be a nightmares. People fight and quarrel on New York subways. Rush hour is terrible, everyone is rushing to get to their destination, train is filled with people you can't move. The train is filled to the door, and people block the doors from closing because is so full, people just want to get to work. Y'all will get used to it soon. Is an ending nightmare rush train but enjoy the ride. Is part of city. If you can't handle city life like lagos or New York you might as well leave for a smaller city.😅 At list lagos train don't have beggers, homeless people, pan handler, knife slashers, smokers like New York train
Everything with regards to crowddiness is common in subs and trains everywhere. But the Nigerian lousines inside those train is so obnouxiousky irritating, owing to the fact that Nigerians are generally lousy by nature. Go to Japan and ride the trains and subs, to see how silent a crowded train could be, because the Japanese have better etiquette compared with both the Americans and the Nigerians
Thank you for saying this. Our people don't appreciate the good efforts, they always seen things in abroad are far better the same seen in Nigeria. Lagos is a crowded city as compared to new York and other busy cities in the world. I hope all those miscreants you mentioned the pick pockets and bag slachers will not be allowed to find their way into the open space of the stations.
The Lagos metro rush isn't different from the rest of the world,in Europe, Asia its even worse , Lagosians are still getting use to the metro ,in few months time the rush will increase, metro tickets isn't like airline tickets , thousands of people have metro tickets and it can only carry those who can fit in at a time... Nigerians too like complain, metro service is kust few minutes,so standing is normal , majority of those who will get in will surely stand
@@goodpeople83exactly my thoughts, they are supposed to give priority to the people getting off I mean they have a long way to go. Imagine people on wheel chair or buggies, I don’t even know why they are rushing.
It's in the blood of Nigerians to rush. We're all in haste because we think we'll be late if we don't make haste. Nigerians will always complain as long as they're in Nigeria. If it's in Europe they'll accept that the white can do it better but if it's in Nigeria they'll take it personal and lash out at the government. Imagine someone talking about first come first serve in a metro. Like... they always look for ways to make you look incompetent. You can never please them.
Someone should have slapped that idiot in blue shirt defending the bottle dropper. In Singapore, both he and the guy who dropped the bottle would have become instant guests of the Singapore prison system. That's why that country is up there in terms of development index, and Nigeria is down below. How can a grown man drop a bottle on the floor of the train? I think there should be cameras on these trains to catch people doing this, identify them using their NIN via facial recognition and have huge fines drawn from their bank accounts in addition to their serving a 1-year ban from using the trains.
I REALLY IN SUPPORT OF WHAT THE LAST GUY SAID. ONE OR TWO PEOPLE HAS TO BE MADE SCAPEGOAT TO UNDERSTAND THAT CLEANLINESS IS VERY IMPORTANT ON THIS TRAIN. SIMPLE
Rush hour is always a challenge in any city. Being curteous and not loosing ones cool is essential. It is similar in places like London (where trains has been running for 160 years .) There rush hour is often referred to as "crush hour" I once had an angry woman push me off a train in London (Victoria Line) during rush hour as she wanted ample personal space. Not cool. I avoid the tube rush hour. The LAMTA seems to have taken a lot of planning to make this as smooth as possible. So with time I think things will be good in rush hour. Very nice trains and effecient. I want to try this soon.
The whole concept and what they are doin is some innovation, should be applauded. They will get all the problems fixed. I like the idea of not entering until time to board
The only way to reduce the rush is to increase the number of services. You cannot reduce the rush as long as the services remain what it is. The train should move every 15 minutes during rush hour.
@@donchocho Don't be mean. Nigerians are rough doesn't mean they don't care for each other. Few days ago a man was rescued while attempting to jump from a bridge. You should see the concern in people's voice and how they were pleading. We might be animals in some aspect but we have feelings.
Yes I agree with you but I'm not saying they will push someone off DELIBERATELY. The way they rush unnecessarily without care for human life will soon mistakenly cause a life to be lost.
The state government and transport authority should launch "edutainment" adverts that instruct the public on "appropriate travel etiquette" on the train. Do the stations have giant screens? They can play the "edutainment" videos there in addition to regular terrestrial channels. They should issue fines for littering in the station and on the train.
This is a beautiful view. All over the world..no one gets to sit whether they are first or not on the train though. The seats will be needed but you have to just be greatful until they upgrade further one day.
Well done Nigeria! This looks like a fantastic development. Of course you need to iron out the creases, but it looks like a good start to help ease road congestion.
If u give preferences to people who come earlier so they can seat, then many people will come early and the purpose is defeated. What is wrong with standing for a 30mins journey? Don't they stand longer sometimes for danfo at the bus stops?
The rushing and the complaint about seating are all to do with train frequency. Metro in a city like Lagos will require a train every 10 mins at the minimum. At rush hour, London Underground trains are every 2 mins. Even at that, there are hardly any standing room in the trains. With the global security challenges, metropolitan train stations are no longer a place to be hanging around. Apart from providing seats for the physically challenged, seats are unnecessary in a metro station. When the trains start operating on higher frequency, say every 10 mins, then you will have absolutely no reason to spend more than 15 mins in a station.
@@DavidNkwa As for those that drop litter, LAMATA just has to enforce their own rules and set examples. Penalty for repeating offenders could include a ban from using the train service. If you insist on being an animal, then you should be sent back to the danfo bus stop
Such trains don't have numbering or preference for who comes first in most developed countries (only preferences are for the elderly, special needs, pregnant women, nursing mothers, etc). The issue here is the trains' frequency to meet the commuting population. Crowding and the consequent rushing is typical in densely populated cities during the rush hour periods, be it in London, Paris, Tokyo, etc albeit the crowds in those climes are more disciplined but not necessarily saintly you have to say.
Good to seethe Metro trains in operation in Lagos, Nigeria. It’s long overdue and I plead with Lagosians and Lagos state government to have quality maintenance of the couches and stations. Yes, we Nigerians deserve good infrastructures and quality services in our country.
People should learn how line up, to enter the train. This rushing system, is a criminal way. In Nigeria banks is the same thing rush, rush. In some African country, in the bank, first come first serve. Stay on line acorrdine to your number. We should try to be in order.
Nigerians are really rough. And then if any damage comes to the train, they will blame it on the government. What harm is there in obeying instructions? We need to bring back the WAI initiative please. We need it in Lagos.
A few points; Nigerians need the service to be more regular. Nigerians deserve the best. Many people say the government has tried, but for a country like nigeria, with the country's wealth, we can still do so much better. Let's not settle for mediocrity. The service needs to be more regular, no more than 4 minutes at rush time as people need to get to work. We have no excuse for not matching developed countries other than our readiness to accept mediocrity and that we are less. People, please know we are not less Some Nigerians need to be better behaved. Why would you litter the train! People get arrested for that sort of behaviour in many parts of the world Rushing happens all over the world. If we can avoid it in Nigeria, great, but people, get used to it. It will always happen at certain times of the day, especially rush hour(s)
Was anticipating this video 😊👏🏾👏🏾 Instructors are available to conduct individual while boarding the train but most people rush , have experienced the train which i share on my channel, so far the management has been doing great in maintaining the stations and trains, we as individuals need to to follow instructions in station and inside the trains so we can enjoy it collectively
Well said! It’s an issue about consideration, common sense, cultural sensitivity and respect for the elderly, pregnant women and people who are less able to stand. Once we get this resolved as a community the rest is smooth transition from where we were to where we are meant to be as a people. I am very happy to see this level of progress in my country. God bless everyone on board who are making this happen and running it. It is not an easy thing to do. ❤️🇳🇬👍🏽
@@DavidNkwa totally agree please nigerians show yourselves to be best people in the world and take of rubbish on train and be kind to each other respect your environment
As a fan of public transit systems, thank you for covering the Lagos metro. I have been watching your channel for a while and was wondering if you would cover this system. Most metro systems do not have seats outside the platform. The benches are always on the platform. However, they let passengers go and wait on the platform instead of waiting in the entrance area. So it is very unusual for the Lagos metro to not let people inside. The trains also have very poor frequency. If they could run trains at at least 15 min intervals, it would help cut down the overcrowding and rushing and pushing for seats. Lastly, Nigeria built a metro in Abuja and abandoned it. I hope that doesn't happen here. The Lagos metro should be expanded and the red line should be opened as soon as possible so that commuters don't need to waste time in traffic jams. Lagos is projected to become the most populated city by 2100 and there is no way it can function at that level without a proper metro.
You're right about the Abuja metro and I noticed three key reasons why the metro failed. First of all is that the metro was built to show off. Yes, Abuja is the capital, Lagos had a blue print, Abuja had the funding so they wanted to do it quickly so as to prove point. Secondly, Abuja metro was not well planned, the corridor of the metro that was open was essential. Yes, a metro from the airport to the city center is crutial but it's not of utmost importance because there are other areas in the capital that are in dire need of a metro line because of the traffic. Besides a metro from the airport to the capital without connecting lines will become useless on the long run. Thirdly the metro was supposed to have an electric paying system like the Lagos Metro has but that system isn't even existing yet as at the time of operation. The metro was supposed to be electric but it ran on locomotive till it was abandoned because there was no plan for any independent power plant for the metro. It's was a failure from the beginning and like I said earlier, it was a show off. Lagos on the other hand has an organisation that's in charge of the planning of the transportation infrastructure and the electric payment system has been in existence even before the launching of the metro which made the plan easier and the fact that the metro is on a very busy route will make the government keep investing in it because they want money and the metro is sure to generate funds.
Talking about preferences is not really something I support. The fact that this train will soon start full time operation and will be giving about ten minutes wait time, I don't think it is relevant to do that. The main point is that Nigerians are not well mannered. Yes, just like that person who dropped a bottle and the person who was defending him for doing the wrong thing. Why do we break laws intentionally and even feel we can do anything we want. Reserving seats for pregnant and old people is something that should come natural if only Nigerians are considerate are well mannered. May God help us abeg. We blame the government but we are part of the problem.
It might have taken so much time to achieve this, but it is a step in a right direction. A big congratulation to the Lagos State Government and its people.
I have been traveling for a while and I have never seen any metro stations with a sit within the station, and our people needed to change we are not discipline at all.
The best way forward is to have more trains during rush hours. Have them at 10 or 15min intervals during the morning and evening busy periods. Logistics is needed here.
-Preference for people who comes first , that is not a foreseeable preference even in the nearest future. It’s a train station for the public not private. *Regulation Challenges -Discipline needs to be instilled by issuing penalty fines to violators who are not complying to the train regulations and not just trains other aspects to curtail non-compliance to government policies. -How can fines be implemented ? National Id’s at this age should be digitalized already in Nigeria especially Lagos where by every activity of a person either by bank transactions, medical history , employment history, personal profile etc can be easily accessed by statutory agents via this card and most importantly issuance of penalty fines via same card. -Through this means people will be forced to comply to regulatory policies. -To violators who think they can ignore the fines, it will catch up to them eventually cause it will keep multiplying and would be refused basic government necessities until fines are cleared.
The crowd is overwhelming. I hope the govt introduces a ticketing or reservation system or smth to control he crowd. Also, having staff on the trains as well to escort ppl who can't behave themselves will be a nice add. All in all, seems nice but I don't think I'm going to be using this train anytime soon.
Guys dont expect seat from MRT its not. Luxury train that need to be booked hahaha what u expect is to ride and take u to ur destination 😜 🤣🤣🤣 also improvement for seating exclusive only for senior citizens, PWD and pregnant women... and be gentleman enough to give ur seat to them 😉❤️
I've been riding trains in many parts of the world, I even came out of one in Seoul some hours ago. There are normal seats for pregnant women, nursing mothers, people with disabilities and the elderly. First come, first serve, nobody pushes the other for any reason, no matter how many you are. No one comes to eat or drink in the train, those who came in first and want to sit can do that without stress, if they come in and decide to stand, they stand. As they line up in long queues, you don't hear a single noise anywhere, even if you're making or picking a call; you do that respectfully. The man who man this video is my witness, he's been to many nations of the world vlogging and can easily tell you how it happens else where. Nigeria's case is always different, because people are not educated and don't know that their rights stop where other people's rights begin. So much illiteracy and ignorance in Nigeria, that's why politicians are taking them for granted.
You are very right. I have taken the underground train in Seoul, so well organized, no rush. Th underground is another city on its own. It's about culture, really. And our eople needs to start acting right
Brillant Video Mr David. I could feel the Lagos stress on your face😅. The rush in Lagos is out of this world. I think with an increased number of trips daily, the crowd will be reduced. People aren't meant to wait that long for metro-trains. This is still the first phase with reduced trips. It'll get better soon.
😮🎉❤One in Abuja too, free, and it's a patriotic green and white. 🇳🇬 It used to be a smooth, pleasurable ride especially through the rural areas with beautiful scenery! Now that word has spread, it is packed like Titus, but we love it o!!! 💕🇳🇬😁 Nigeria, I hail you o. You try o. God bless Nigeria!!!🎉💃🕺🙏✝️🛐 What the UK, USA, 'USSR', ... can do, Nigeria can do even better (if we want). We want o please, Dear God, thank YOU O!!!!✝️🛐🌹💒🙂🇳🇬
Why are we lining up too close to each other? why are they yelling in the train? We can do better by respecting space and at least be respectful in conversation. Finally we should conduct ourselves properly and be disclpined, we cannot blame govt for everything.
It's nit a question of discipline, whoever is in charge should increase the frequency of arrival. This will give the masses confidence that if they miss one train that another one will not be too far behind. It happens in US at end of a major sport events. It becomes a mad rush as well.
Chaotic Lagos...as usaul. Most people in Lagos are lawless minded. Lagos why ??? Nigeria why ??? The State Authority should be more rigorous on unscrupolous Citizens.
I am planning a visit to Lagos in May 2024( was there last year as well) and I did not know about this train. This is a must ride for us! The behavior of some of those people is barbaric and dangerous, what about elderly people and pregnant women, JESUS! Despite Nigeria improving on infrastructure and transportation options, some people NEED TO REMAIN IN THE VILLAGE...Despite standing for a long time, pushing is WRONG and throwing trash on the floor of the train is animalistic...God save Nigeria! I WILL LODGE IN IKEJA, WHERE DO I CATCH THIS TRAIN AND WHAT IS THE LEAST CROWDED TIME AND DAY TO RIDE?
Oga Creator, Just go to the Southern Countries of Africa and back. You would agree with me that your Lagos and Nigeria are still far....Agbero mindest in Lagos is beyond limit.
I'm sure if you use an iPhone 15 Pro max or Samsung galaxy s24 you will see spits flying out of people's mouth as they argue over nonsense things. Lagosians will always be Lagosians. The train system is a welcome development but I plead with the lagos got to please complete it to okoko and make sure it is well maintained. Nice video bro.
You do not sit on trains based on when you arrive lol...this is Metro not a Special Train...NYC people sef dey push lol and squeeze in during rush hour...the key is to allow elderlys and pregnant women or those with babies...welcome to sane country style lol
Nigerians will not stop to amaze me😂 why are they arguing with one another? Can't they walk majestically into the train without rushing? The train station is very nice and it looks neat. l like everything about it, except for the chairs missing at the train station people should at least have something to sit on while waiting..
How can u talk about crowd control on the train in the big city? Go to London and New York and talk about that. It's not done anywhere. Even in Tokyo, China It's all a rush.
Anyone who brought food and drinks should be arrested immediately and faced a hefty fine 200k minimum plus lifetime banned from all government facilities and buses & trains. Warning signs everywhere telling people to desist from eating and drinking at train stations or inside trains or buses
THERE IS NO NEED FOR TAKING NUMBERS BEFORE RIDING. THAT IS NONSENSE. PEOPLE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE CIVILIZED. IT IS A SHAME THAT LAGOS GOVERNMENT IS DOING THE RIGHT THINGS AND SOME ANIMALS COME TO DISRUPT THE PEACE. LEARN TO BE PATIENT TO GET INSIDE THE TRAIN, DON’T BE THE ANIMAL IN HUMAN CLOTHES. BIG UPS TO LAGOS GOVERNMENT. YOU ARE THE BEST.
Other governors will not follow step an do better instead people who are supposed to hold there governors will be waiting for Tinubu or shouting biafra,,..
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Discipline is essential. Without discipline, nothing can work
Animalistic. No respect for each other or themselves as human beings.
You're absolutely right
May you be blessed for this. The government is not our problem, we are our own problem.
You stole my thought, smile.
Come to New York, let me show you undiscipline.😂
A good way to fix this would be having more frequent trains, but Sanwo-olu said we are going from 12-72 trains a day on the blue line before December so the rushing will reduce. They can have seats but only at the platform, After you have scanned your cowry card, not at the outer area. That way they reduce loitering but still have a sitting area for those who need it. I think this will reduce all the rushing. Also the officials at the station should practice crowd control. Like telling people to walk and being quieter on the train. It’s new for them. So you have to teach some people.
This is not by getting more. Nigerians are not showing disciplined behaviour.
6:05: Sorry, but I'm not sure it's important to have seats in the station. Why would someone want to wait there for 1hr when there is a clear timetable??? The moment you start putting seats in the stations, people will start loafing around there. Once the line is fully operational, you should be able to get into the station and catch your train within a few minutes of doing so.
They should call the security to remove the person who refused to pick up the water bottle from the train.
I think the security personnel is probably in the next coach. Security operatives are always on the train. Like.... always.
There's always a few people that ruin it for everyone and who cause trouble. They don't realize God is watching everything we do, say and think. Hopefully the station will do more train runs and get seating in the station while people wait. Glad to hear that people realize that the elderly, handicapped and mothers with kids need to have a seat. Also its nice if the station have some nice calming music too.❤️
Nigerians can complain sha. Why are you waiting two hours at the station when you know when the train leaves? Please don`t put any seats there or people will start sleeping in them overnight. You are not supposed to come and relax at a metro station, it`s inefficient and will take up unecesarry space. We need a re-orientation in our behavior. Even tho people are behaving like animals they still find a way to try to blame it on the government.
God bless you❤
Train and metro stations around the world have seats, restaurants, bathrooms (some have showers), pharmacies, ATMs (sometimes a bank), and stores (both grocery and retail stores). Even the smallest stations will have at least 2 of these things. 😅
@@michelleroberts9243 Yes. But most times not by the platforms. You may see very few seats by the platforms in some stations. They are meant for those who need them, not those who came early so they can get to sit on the train.
Best way to control the crowd is to have multiple trains on each platform, when people know the next one is coming soon they would be more patient.
They knew the train was coming by 5:30 yet they came to the station by 4:30. Who is to be blamed for that? The government or the people? They are also aware that there are no chairs. The government won't teach you how to have sense na. If they stand for one hour then that's the reward for disobedience.
They will not be patient.
When the metro system is operated normally, people hardly want to sit in the metro station. Most people will just go inside the metro station and take the metro train to go to their final destination.
All the complaints will be solved after more trains are scheduled.
4:12 Yes, plenty and comfortable seating at the station is essential.
If u have chairs, people will start loitering, littering the floor with plastics etc, people will start sleeping overnight on the chairs. Thats why.
Aggressive architecture is the only way they can control the people
That last line “we should make one or two persons a scape goat” is very right
We need that Speed Rail 🚆 from Nigeria 🇳🇬 to Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Promotion from Moluẹ to Metro overnight and you expect a different attitude? Mba.
I think we are slowly making progress.
As the services expand people will adjust.
Congratulations to Lagos State Government and congratulations to Nigeria.
I believe you've been in Nigeria all your life, try to travel outside so you can see for yourself, from Dubai to Japan to China to Mumbai to America. it's all the same. trains or trams are always like that during the peak period and Nigeria is no exception..
I'm African American, Nigerian by blood, and I'm so proud the brothers did not fight. In America, it could have turned brutal.
We can disagree and still maintain our dignity.
I'm happy for Nigeria💚🤍💚
We dony really get to fight physically like that. But some can fight verbally and engage in hot arguments
A nigerian mouth is worse than a blow😅😅😅
We are really blessed, despite the hardship will hardly go brutal.
@@muritalaakande69 there's hardship everywhere. You Nigerians are always too quick to talk about your bad part. That mentality though. Focus on your good part, that's what other countries do.
Even in new York, there are beggars & homeless people on the streets but you'll hardly see Americans talk about it or show it on video. It's called patriotism.
Your mentality though.
@@heyniranPeople from a part of Nigeria are always like that. You correct them and they insult you.
Seeing the view of Lagos inside the train is amazing
Yes, I agree.
They tried but please we need more trains 🚃. God bless Nigeria
Don't ask demand. Be mean
As a New Yorker with similarity to lagos in terms of population, rush hour in New York trains can be a nightmares.
People fight and quarrel on New York subways. Rush hour is terrible, everyone is rushing to get to their destination, train is filled with people you can't move.
The train is filled to the door, and people block the doors from closing because is so full, people just want to get to work.
Y'all will get used to it soon. Is an ending nightmare rush train but enjoy the ride. Is part of city.
If you can't handle city life like lagos or New York you might as well leave for a smaller city.😅
At list lagos train don't have beggers, homeless people, pan handler, knife slashers, smokers like New York train
Everything with regards to crowddiness is common in subs and trains everywhere. But the Nigerian lousines inside those train is so obnouxiousky irritating, owing to the fact that Nigerians are generally lousy by nature. Go to Japan and ride the trains and subs, to see how silent a crowded train could be, because the Japanese have better etiquette compared with both the Americans and the Nigerians
@obohphilips
Please tell them!!
Nice 👍 points
Thank you for saying this. Our people don't appreciate the good efforts, they always seen things in abroad are far better the same seen in Nigeria. Lagos is a crowded city as compared to new York and other busy cities in the world. I hope all those miscreants you mentioned the pick pockets and bag slachers will not be allowed to find their way into the open space of the stations.
I hope they achieve making Lagos like Dubai. I will move there-from Brooklyn, New York.
The Lagos metro rush isn't different from the rest of the world,in Europe, Asia its even worse , Lagosians are still getting use to the metro ,in few months time the rush will increase, metro tickets isn't like airline tickets , thousands of people have metro tickets and it can only carry those who can fit in at a time... Nigerians too like complain, metro service is kust few minutes,so standing is normal , majority of those who will get in will surely stand
Right if the government continues to expand the service the trains will be less hectic. I been to New York and the rush is basically the same.
Rushing is not the issue.. the issue is they don't allow passengers going out of the train to go first before they get in..
@@goodpeople83 yeah that needs to change. Hopefully people learn to do that.
@@goodpeople83exactly my thoughts, they are supposed to give priority to the people getting off I mean they have a long way to go. Imagine people on wheel chair or buggies, I don’t even know why they are rushing.
It's in the blood of Nigerians to rush. We're all in haste because we think we'll be late if we don't make haste. Nigerians will always complain as long as they're in Nigeria. If it's in Europe they'll accept that the white can do it better but if it's in Nigeria they'll take it personal and lash out at the government. Imagine someone talking about first come first serve in a metro. Like... they always look for ways to make you look incompetent. You can never please them.
Someone should have slapped that idiot in blue shirt defending the bottle dropper. In Singapore, both he and the guy who dropped the bottle would have become instant guests of the Singapore prison system. That's why that country is up there in terms of development index, and Nigeria is down below. How can a grown man drop a bottle on the floor of the train? I think there should be cameras on these trains to catch people doing this, identify them using their NIN via facial recognition and have huge fines drawn from their bank accounts in addition to their serving a 1-year ban from using the trains.
I REALLY IN SUPPORT OF WHAT THE LAST GUY SAID. ONE OR TWO PEOPLE HAS TO BE MADE SCAPEGOAT TO UNDERSTAND THAT CLEANLINESS IS VERY IMPORTANT ON THIS TRAIN. SIMPLE
Rush hour is always a challenge in any city. Being curteous and not loosing ones cool is essential. It is similar in places like London (where trains has been running for 160 years .) There rush hour is often referred to as "crush hour" I once had an angry woman push me off a train in London (Victoria Line) during rush hour as she wanted ample personal space. Not cool. I avoid the tube rush hour. The LAMTA seems to have taken a lot of planning to make this as smooth as possible. So with time I think things will be good in rush hour. Very nice trains and effecient. I want to try this soon.
I really love this... Littering the trains isn't good idea guys.
Nice video boss.
The whole concept and what they are doin is some innovation, should be applauded. They will get all the problems fixed. I like the idea of not entering until time to board
Maintenance is key to it's long term success.
The only way to reduce the rush is to increase the number of services. You cannot reduce the rush as long as the services remain what it is. The train should move every 15 minutes during rush hour.
They just started. They're planning to increase the service definitely
Waiting for news that someone has been pushed off the platform to death due to animalistic rushing.
@@donchocho Don't be mean. Nigerians are rough doesn't mean they don't care for each other. Few days ago a man was rescued while attempting to jump from a bridge. You should see the concern in people's voice and how they were pleading. We might be animals in some aspect but we have feelings.
Yes I agree with you but I'm not saying they will push someone off DELIBERATELY. The way they rush unnecessarily without care for human life will soon mistakenly cause a life to be lost.
Services are to be increased from 12 trips to 72 trips by November according to the governor.
They can be banned for up to two months after paying the fine. The cameras can actually ID the culprit if they want to go that route.
This is the right move. Let's hope they take note of this
Impatient is our culture in Nigeria, dragging and rushing is in our DNA😂
My brothers there’s nothing like first come first sit down here in Europe rushing is a normal thing also
Even in US.
The state government and transport authority should launch "edutainment" adverts that instruct the public on "appropriate travel etiquette" on the train.
Do the stations have giant screens? They can play the "edutainment" videos there in addition to regular terrestrial channels.
They should issue fines for littering in the station and on the train.
This is a beautiful view. All over the world..no one gets to sit whether they are first or not on the train though. The seats will be needed but you have to just be greatful until they upgrade further one day.
My Nigerian people 😂
Even with train solution, issues still dey 🤣
No worry my people
E go better
Thanks Bro
😂🤣that country no get solution
Well done Nigeria! This looks like a fantastic development. Of course you need to iron out the creases, but it looks like a good start to help ease road congestion.
If u give preferences to people who come earlier so they can seat, then many people will come early and the purpose is defeated. What is wrong with standing for a 30mins journey? Don't they stand longer sometimes for danfo at the bus stops?
The rushing and the complaint about seating are all to do with train frequency.
Metro in a city like Lagos will require a train every 10 mins at the minimum.
At rush hour, London Underground trains are every 2 mins. Even at that, there are hardly any standing room in the trains.
With the global security challenges, metropolitan train stations are no longer a place to be hanging around.
Apart from providing seats for the physically challenged, seats are unnecessary in a metro station.
When the trains start operating on higher frequency, say every 10 mins, then you will have absolutely no reason to spend more than 15 mins in a station.
Very true and well said my friend
@@DavidNkwa As for those that drop litter, LAMATA just has to enforce their own rules and set examples.
Penalty for repeating offenders could include a ban from using the train service.
If you insist on being an animal, then you should be sent back to the danfo bus stop
I support that they ban the culprit for 3 months. Paying fine is not good enough.
The train has times. Why would you arrive 1 or 2 hours before departure time?
I like the last guy's comment, just make someone a scapegoat and the rest will learn.
Such trains don't have numbering or preference for who comes first in most developed countries (only preferences are for the elderly, special needs, pregnant women, nursing mothers, etc). The issue here is the trains' frequency to meet the commuting population. Crowding and the consequent rushing is typical in densely populated cities during the rush hour periods, be it in London, Paris, Tokyo, etc albeit the crowds in those climes are more disciplined but not necessarily saintly you have to say.
Good to seethe Metro trains in operation in Lagos, Nigeria. It’s long overdue and I plead with Lagosians and Lagos state government to have quality maintenance of the couches and stations. Yes, we Nigerians deserve good infrastructures and quality services in our country.
We still need to be enlightened on civil behaviors in the public.we are still living in those days of molué transportation
Ha Ha..used to travel to School along the Marina in the early 80s. Loos like less traffic now.
People should learn how line up, to enter the train. This rushing system, is a criminal way. In Nigeria banks is the same thing rush, rush. In some African country, in the bank, first come first serve. Stay on line acorrdine to your number. We should try to be in order.
My suggestion is that the government should buy additional train to reduce waiting time, also have sitting areas in the station.
Lagos should add more lines to cover the whole city, and there must be mechanisms in place to prevent indisciplined behaviors.
Japan doesn't need to do this. The people just have common sense
Nigerians are really rough. And then if any damage comes to the train, they will blame it on the government. What harm is there in obeying instructions? We need to bring back the WAI initiative please. We need it in Lagos.
What is the WAI?
@@Willow-cw9teWar Against Indiscipline. There will be a special force to arrest law breakers just like task force but this will be more intense.
@@emmanuelogundipe3328 I second the WAI thing!
How will the elderly, nursing mothers etc board the train with all the rushing & standing.
Perhaps, the can board 1st. Give s call for them 1st turn the general people.
It not necessary to have chairs in the train station try and visit Dubai metro stations you will understand what I mean
We wish passengers can stick to the rules so the train experience can be smooth. 🙁
A few points;
Nigerians need the service to be more regular. Nigerians deserve the best. Many people say the government has tried, but for a country like nigeria, with the country's wealth, we can still do so much better. Let's not settle for mediocrity. The service needs to be more regular, no more than 4 minutes at rush time as people need to get to work. We have no excuse for not matching developed countries other than our readiness to accept mediocrity and that we are less. People, please know we are not less
Some Nigerians need to be better behaved. Why would you litter the train! People get arrested for that sort of behaviour in many parts of the world
Rushing happens all over the world. If we can avoid it in Nigeria, great, but people, get used to it. It will always happen at certain times of the day, especially rush hour(s)
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Service will increase from 12 to 72 trips by November/December according to the governor.
Was anticipating this video 😊👏🏾👏🏾 Instructors are available to conduct individual while boarding the train but most people rush , have experienced the train which i share on my channel, so far the management has been doing great in maintaining the stations and trains, we as individuals need to to follow instructions in station and inside the trains so we can enjoy it collectively
LAMATA is doing well, however they can still do better, and Nigeria needs to take ownership and ensure we don't mess the train and the system up
Well said! It’s an issue about consideration, common sense, cultural sensitivity and respect for the elderly, pregnant women and people who are less able to stand. Once we get this resolved as a community the rest is smooth transition from where we were to where we are meant to be as a people. I am very happy to see this level of progress in my country. God bless everyone on board who are making this happen and running it. It is not an easy thing to do. ❤️🇳🇬👍🏽
@@DavidNkwa totally agree please nigerians show yourselves to be best people in the world and take of rubbish on train and be kind to each other respect your environment
God bless you for this comment. I know my people. They are Russians 😂
@@FERESE Nigerian Russians! 😂😂😂
thank God for this wonderful thing that is happening in that country and thanks for sharing this video more blessing in Jesus Name Amen
Amen
Jesus doesn’t exist only the Old Testament read Hosea 3 vs 4-5 and Ezekiel 20 vs 34-38 Yah himself saves Jesus is the idol cast it in the trash
As a fan of public transit systems, thank you for covering the Lagos metro. I have been watching your channel for a while and was wondering if you would cover this system.
Most metro systems do not have seats outside the platform. The benches are always on the platform. However, they let passengers go and wait on the platform instead of waiting in the entrance area. So it is very unusual for the Lagos metro to not let people inside. The trains also have very poor frequency. If they could run trains at at least 15 min intervals, it would help cut down the overcrowding and rushing and pushing for seats.
Lastly, Nigeria built a metro in Abuja and abandoned it. I hope that doesn't happen here. The Lagos metro should be expanded and the red line should be opened as soon as possible so that commuters don't need to waste time in traffic jams. Lagos is projected to become the most populated city by 2100 and there is no way it can function at that level without a proper metro.
You're right about the Abuja metro and I noticed three key reasons why the metro failed. First of all is that the metro was built to show off. Yes, Abuja is the capital, Lagos had a blue print, Abuja had the funding so they wanted to do it quickly so as to prove point. Secondly, Abuja metro was not well planned, the corridor of the metro that was open was essential. Yes, a metro from the airport to the city center is crutial but it's not of utmost importance because there are other areas in the capital that are in dire need of a metro line because of the traffic. Besides a metro from the airport to the capital without connecting lines will become useless on the long run. Thirdly the metro was supposed to have an electric paying system like the Lagos Metro has but that system isn't even existing yet as at the time of operation. The metro was supposed to be electric but it ran on locomotive till it was abandoned because there was no plan for any independent power plant for the metro. It's was a failure from the beginning and like I said earlier, it was a show off. Lagos on the other hand has an organisation that's in charge of the planning of the transportation infrastructure and the electric payment system has been in existence even before the launching of the metro which made the plan easier and the fact that the metro is on a very busy route will make the government keep investing in it because they want money and the metro is sure to generate funds.
He should have been arrested and made to pay a fine
Talking about preferences is not really something I support. The fact that this train will soon start full time operation and will be giving about ten minutes wait time, I don't think it is relevant to do that. The main point is that Nigerians are not well mannered. Yes, just like that person who dropped a bottle and the person who was defending him for doing the wrong thing. Why do we break laws intentionally and even feel we can do anything we want. Reserving seats for pregnant and old people is something that should come natural if only Nigerians are considerate are well mannered. May God help us abeg. We blame the government but we are part of the problem.
My concern is the long term maintenance. How would they fund the continuous development etc. Let’s see what happens in few years.
Rushing its normal even here in abroad
Seems like the rush is the thrill. Molue mentality
It might have taken so much time to achieve this, but it is a step in a right direction. A big congratulation to the Lagos State Government and its people.
I have been traveling for a while and I have never seen any metro stations with a sit within the station, and our people needed to change we are not discipline at all.
We need more trains and tram lines and a solid maintenance culture to keep it all together
i used to be in that chaos tbh😅. there's not even any space left on the train. btw no seat in station was a normal think around the world
The best way forward is to have more trains during rush hours. Have them at 10 or 15min intervals during the morning and evening busy periods. Logistics is needed here.
The train trips have already been increased to 54 trips a day and full electric powered. So no much rush. This video was in the early days.
hllo david, that was a nice video, I am looking to take the train very soon ! cannot wait
Good job again!
-Preference for people who comes first , that is not a foreseeable preference even in the nearest future. It’s a train station for the public not private.
*Regulation Challenges
-Discipline needs to be instilled by issuing penalty fines to violators who are not complying to the train regulations and not just trains other aspects to curtail non-compliance to government policies.
-How can fines be implemented ? National Id’s at this age should be digitalized already in Nigeria especially Lagos where by every activity of a person either by bank transactions, medical history , employment history, personal profile etc can be easily accessed by statutory agents via this card and most importantly issuance of penalty fines via same card.
-Through this means people will be forced to comply to regulatory policies.
-To violators who think they can ignore the fines, it will catch up to them eventually cause it will keep multiplying and would be refused basic government necessities until fines are cleared.
Why you have to use white man face?
The crowd is overwhelming. I hope the govt introduces a ticketing or reservation system or smth to control he crowd. Also, having staff on the trains as well to escort ppl who can't behave themselves will be a nice add. All in all, seems nice but I don't think I'm going to be using this train anytime soon.
Guys dont expect seat from MRT its not. Luxury train that need to be booked hahaha what u expect is to ride and take u to ur destination 😜 🤣🤣🤣 also improvement for seating exclusive only for senior citizens, PWD and pregnant women... and be gentleman enough to give ur seat to them 😉❤️
I like it.
This is a very good development but i don't think this business will last, because maintenance is a very big issue in Nigeria 🇳🇬 😀
I've been riding trains in many parts of the world, I even came out of one in Seoul some hours ago.
There are normal seats for pregnant women, nursing mothers, people with disabilities and the elderly.
First come, first serve, nobody pushes the other for any reason, no matter how many you are.
No one comes to eat or drink in the train, those who came in first and want to sit can do that without stress, if they come in and decide to stand, they stand.
As they line up in long queues, you don't hear a single noise anywhere, even if you're making or picking a call; you do that respectfully.
The man who man this video is my witness, he's been to many nations of the world vlogging and can easily tell you how it happens else where.
Nigeria's case is always different, because people are not educated and don't know that their rights stop where other people's rights begin.
So much illiteracy and ignorance in Nigeria, that's why politicians are taking them for granted.
You are very right.
I have taken the underground train in Seoul, so well organized, no rush.
Th underground is another city on its own.
It's about culture, really. And our eople needs to start acting right
Brillant Video Mr David. I could feel the Lagos stress on your face😅. The rush in Lagos is out of this world. I think with an increased number of trips daily, the crowd will be reduced. People aren't meant to wait that long for metro-trains. This is still the first phase with reduced trips. It'll get better soon.
😮🎉❤One in Abuja too, free, and it's a patriotic green and white. 🇳🇬 It used to be a smooth, pleasurable ride especially through the rural areas with beautiful scenery! Now that word has spread, it is packed like Titus, but we love it o!!! 💕🇳🇬😁 Nigeria, I hail you o. You try o. God bless Nigeria!!!🎉💃🕺🙏✝️🛐 What the UK, USA, 'USSR', ... can do, Nigeria can do even better (if we want). We want o please, Dear God, thank YOU O!!!!✝️🛐🌹💒🙂🇳🇬
Once free card expires it will be less congested inside Abuja train
Discipline is essential
Why are we lining up too close to each other? why are they yelling in the train? We can do better by respecting space and at least be respectful in conversation. Finally we should conduct ourselves properly and be disclpined, we cannot blame govt for everything.
The rush in a busy state with light rail is almost the same everywhere in the world.
It's nit a question of discipline, whoever is in charge should increase the frequency of arrival. This will give the masses confidence that if they miss one train that another one will not be too far behind.
It happens in US at end of a major sport events. It becomes a mad rush as well.
Now, hopefully, city planners can actually BUILD AROUND the stations, not let suburbanization destroy the city's future. Let's pray. 🙏
0:26 with half zobo in hand loooool , Naija !
This guy complaining about standing. He is young. He can stand. Let the women, elderly and children sit.
Chaotic Lagos...as usaul. Most people in Lagos are lawless minded. Lagos why ??? Nigeria why ??? The State Authority should be more rigorous on unscrupolous Citizens.
😂😂😂😂😂the way de are rushing doe😂😂
bro was holding a bottle of Zobo and complaining about people defaulting on the 'no eating no drinking' rule. That's what we call Nigeria maths
I am planning a visit to Lagos in May 2024( was there last year as well) and I did not know about this train. This is a must ride for us! The behavior of some of those people is barbaric and dangerous, what about elderly people and pregnant women, JESUS! Despite Nigeria improving on infrastructure and transportation options, some people NEED TO REMAIN IN THE VILLAGE...Despite standing for a long time, pushing is WRONG and throwing trash on the floor of the train is animalistic...God save Nigeria! I WILL LODGE IN IKEJA, WHERE DO I CATCH THIS TRAIN AND WHAT IS THE LEAST CROWDED TIME AND DAY TO RIDE?
Even Obidient enter Tinubu and APC train hahahah
They need KAI BRIGADE -Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) on the trains. Let people pay heavy fines for leaving trash on the trains
When it started, I did say we need proper crowd control.
Any body eating in that train should be arrested simple. Police should be active for that. It will bring revenue for Lagos
Oga Creator, Just go to the Southern Countries of Africa and back. You would agree with me that your Lagos and Nigeria are still far....Agbero mindest in Lagos is beyond limit.
I'm sure if you use an iPhone 15 Pro max or Samsung galaxy s24 you will see spits flying out of people's mouth as they argue over nonsense things. Lagosians will always be Lagosians. The train system is a welcome development but I plead with the lagos got to please complete it to okoko and make sure it is well maintained.
Nice video bro.
You do not sit on trains based on when you arrive lol...this is Metro not a Special Train...NYC people sef dey push lol and squeeze in during rush hour...the key is to allow elderlys and pregnant women or those with babies...welcome to sane country style lol
They are making money. Buy more trains. Hope the money doesn't get embezzled
Nigerians will not stop to amaze me😂 why are they arguing with one another? Can't they walk majestically into the train without rushing? The train station is very nice and it looks neat. l like everything about it, except for the chairs missing at the train station people should at least have something to sit on while waiting..
You always looking for fault in anything Naija , metro is all about rush in big cities all over the world , in Japan, Europe it's thesame thing
Majestically??? Oh wow 🤩!
In Mad Lagos !!
They can as well crawl to get in 😂😂😂
@@fesderi3933That is an incorrect statement.
@@amgoodd🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's ok too
Essential infrastructure is what Africa needs
How can u talk about crowd control on the train in the big city? Go to London and New York and talk about that. It's not done anywhere. Even in Tokyo, China It's all a rush.
Anyone who brought food and drinks should be arrested immediately and faced a hefty fine 200k minimum plus lifetime banned from all government facilities and buses & trains. Warning signs everywhere telling people to desist from eating and drinking at train stations or inside trains or buses
Give them one month, they will nasty that place beyound recorgnition.
They need better frequency to reduce the issue of overcrowded trains and rushing.
THERE IS NO NEED FOR TAKING NUMBERS BEFORE RIDING. THAT IS NONSENSE. PEOPLE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE CIVILIZED. IT IS A SHAME THAT LAGOS GOVERNMENT IS DOING THE RIGHT THINGS AND SOME ANIMALS COME TO DISRUPT THE PEACE. LEARN TO BE PATIENT TO GET INSIDE THE TRAIN, DON’T BE THE ANIMAL IN HUMAN CLOTHES. BIG UPS TO LAGOS GOVERNMENT. YOU ARE THE BEST.
I'm planning to visit Lagos
Other governors will not follow step an do better instead people who are supposed to hold there governors will be waiting for Tinubu or shouting biafra,,..