UNILAG has introduced affordable electric buses with a ₦100 fare to improve campus transportation, sparking mixed reactions online about their design, sustainability, and impact on existing services.
A Nigerian lady recently shared her experience with the newly launched electric buses at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), highlighting their affordability with a fare of just ₦100.
In a TikTok video, she showcased the buses’ sleek design, including the front view and interior, noting that they feature multiple doors for convenience. These buses are part of UNILAG’s efforts to enhance on-campus transportation for students.
Captioning her video, she wrote: “And it’s only 100 naira! Plus, there are like four doors!” She also expressed surprise, adding, “So UNILAG electric buses are real? Does this mean campus drivers will run out of business?”
The video included scenes of the bus interior and an incoming bus, sparking widespread discussions online.
Reactions below:
The post attracted diverse reactions, with many users sharing their thoughts:
• Abj: “It’s just for convocation season now, abi?”
• Rayfranklyn👑🇦🇺: “Until national grid go collapse.”
• Starr✨: “Feels like damage control from the physical resumption thing. I hate this school. I hate faculty of law 😭.”
• T♾️💕: “It’s cheap as well 🔥🤭.”
• Elle. 🎀: “As a student of OAU, I’m JEALOUS.”
• Anita Squarepants: “Cab drivers go hear am when we resume physically.”
• Ninjanerd: “They won’t last for too long though—battery degradation. But it’s good for y’all.”
Watch the video below:
Other comments reflected mixed emotions, from excitement over improved transportation to skepticism about the long-term sustainability of the buses.
The electric buses are expected to improve mobility on campus while reducing environmental impact. However, questions about their durability and future maintenance remain topics of debate.
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