The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, says the authority is considering biogas or biodiesel as an alternative to fuel for public transport operations in the state.

Its Managing Director, Abimbola Akinajo, said this in a statement in Lagos, noting that the effort was to promote the use of cleaner fuel for public transport operations.

Akinajo said the move is considered a big step towards cleaner transportation as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the society.

According to her, the consultants, Construction Plant Competence Scheme Transcom Ltd., are conducting a study being funded by Swedfund for LAMATA.

In her words, the study entails investigating the use of biogas, biodiesel, renewable diesel and bioethanol as potential replacements for traditional diesel fuel in their bus fleet.

Akinajo noted that the recent progress report presented a detailed analysis of options, including characteristics, infrastructure needs, and implementation timelines.

She said the agency was particularly interested in biogas if it proves compatible with their existing fleet of Compressed Natural Gas buses.

According to her, this focus on alternative fuels reflects LAMATA’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and adopting sustainable practices in line with international best practices.

She said by exploring alternative fuels, LAMATA aims to create a cleaner, more environmentally friendly transportation system for Lagos.