The Lagos State Government, through LAGBUS and its Franchisees, will provide Free Bus Ride to Lagosians on Friday, December 25, 2015, to commemorate this year’s Christmas celebration.

This move is aimed at promoting the use of public transportation, as well as reducing congestion on Lagos roads during the festivities, Managing Director of LAGBUS, Mr. Idowu Oguntona, said Wednesday in a statement.

He disclosed that the Free Bus ride will be provided on all LAGBUS routes across the metropolis within normal operational hours (6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.).

While imploring Lagosians to take the opportunity of the free bus service provided by the State Government, Oguntona appealed to motorists not to drink and drive so as to prevent avoidable accidents during festivities.

The LAGBUS boss thanked all Lagosians for their patronage during the year and wished them a Merry Christmas.

•Photo shows a LAGBUS buses waiting for passengers.