STOP THE
HATE ON OUR YELLOW BUSES
(A COURTESY
CAMPAIGN).
The Lagos
yellow commercial buses popularly called Danfo are a major component of the
Lagos public transport industry. Figures state that there are close to 1000 of
these buses on the streets of Lagos. They serve as the easiest, cheapest and
fastest way to move about in the city of Lagos; indeed Lagos is not complete
without the blasting horns and the screeching sounds of the Danfo.
The Danfos
represent a sweet –bitter part of the life of the Lagosian. On one hand, these
buses provide a source of entertainment for the Lagosian, on those bus rides
you could catch up with the latest gist, gossips and happenings in the city of
Lagos. Clearly the Lagos yellow buses have become part and parcel of Lagos life
and indeed a strong component of Lagos tourism.
However
sadly due to neglect and a breakdown of moral value in our society, our beloved
yellow buses have become the grounds for some of the most lawless expressions
of the outright disregard for courtesy, respect and human empathy. It is rare
to get on these buses and not have a first hand experience of cursing,
swearing, verbal abuses and in most cases physical fighting between passengers,
driver and conductor over the most flimsy of issues. On those bus rides the
slightest issues of change collection, shifting for other passengers etc can
escalate into a declaration of war.
Many have lost their lives, become badly
injured OR emotionally hurt. It makes me wonder why Nigerians choose to treat
themselves with absolute disregard for the feelings of his/her fellow man. We
have to change these trends and help restore courtesy and the respect for human
dignity once again on these buses, let’s show the world and ourselves that we
are truly a peace loving, respectful and considerate people. If you use the
yellow bus, I urge you today to join in STOPPING THE HATE ON OUR YELLOW BUSES;
it starts with choosing to conduct yourself in the most civil manner. If you
change and I change, then our bus rides will be safe, friendly and a worthwhile
experience.
Passionate about this campaign.
ReplyDeleteI think this campaign is timely.
ReplyDeleteNice One Keep It Coming.
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ReplyDeleteWell done bros. Another dimension to this campaign is that majority of the people in the cyber-world don't get to board some of this danfo buses.
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