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Danfo bus: Lagos’ T3 taxis

Yellow Volkswagen T3 van working as a Danfo shared taxi in Lagos

Published January 21, 2023 Updated July 18, 2026 By Gonzalo Solaz

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What is a Danfo bus?

Danfo buses are a popular form of transport in Nigeria, particularly in the city of Lagos. These buses are known for their bright yellow colour and their ability to carry large numbers of passengers.

Danfo buses are driven by drivers known as ‘Danfo drivers’. These drivers are renowned for their ability to manoeuvre through Lagos’ chaotic traffic and for their expert knowledge of the city’s routes.

Despite being a popular form of transport, they are also known for being unsafe due to a lack of proper maintenance and government regulation. Many of these buses are in poor condition and lack basic safety equipment, such as seatbelts and brakes.

Furthermore, they are also known to be a major source of pollution in the city due to a lack of regulation regarding exhaust emissions.

Despite these problems, Danfo buses remain an important means of transport for many people in Lagos due to their low cost and availability.

Yellow Volkswagen T3 vans used as public transport on the streets of Lagos
Several yellow Danfo buses parked on a street in Lagos
Yellow Volkswagen T3 van working as a taxi on the streets of Lagos
Large number of yellow VW T3 vans as taxis at a station in Lagos
Yellow Volkswagen T3 van working as a taxi on a street in Lagos
Man climbing into a yellow Volkswagen T3 van used as a taxi in Lagos
Passengers boarding a yellow Volkswagen T3 minibus used as public transport in Lagos
Yellow Volkswagen T3 van working as a shared taxi in Lagos, Nigeria
Numerous yellow Danfo-model vans driving along a busy street in Lagos

As can be seen in the images, many of them are Volkswagen T3s in that distinctive yellow colour. In fact, the T3s are the most common and are known as Danfo Bus T3 Paragon.