Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has announced that government will provide strong support to Metro Mass Transit, Aayalolo and private transport operators with new high-occupancy buses to help ease Ghana’s worsening public transport challenges.
According to her, this move is aimed at improving the commuter experience, reducing congestion and ensuring affordable, reliable and accessible public transport services.
Speaking at a meeting with transport sector stakeholders on Friday, January 16, 2026, during a visit to the Ministry of Transport, the Vice President said government recognises the daily struggles commuters face due to vehicle shortages, congestion and poor service delivery.
She noted that she has personally observed the long queues at bus stops and terminals, and described the situation as an ineffective use of commuters time.
“Having queues all over the place is not the most effective way for anybody to spend their time,” she said.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang identified the causes of the crisis as a combination of limited buses on the road, as well as traffic congestion and exploitation by some drivers, which has resulted in overcrowding, long waiting times and overcharging.
She disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama has directed the procurement of new high-occupancy buses to support Metro Mass Transit and the private sector in the medium term.
“In this vein, His Excellency the President has asked me to assure all of you that he will give support to Metro Mass, Aayalolo and the private sector with new high occupancy buses in order to augment the services in the medium term,” she stated.
The Vice President added that government is also taking steps to return faulty or grounded buses to service as quickly as possible.
“We also have plans to ensure that those that need to be repaired, the processes will be expedited to ensure they can put more buses on the road as soon as possible,” she said.
She further called for closer collaboration between government and transport unions, and urged operators to uphold high standards and treat commuters with dignity and respect to help rebuild public confidence in the transport system.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang said government is committed to a broader transformation of public transport to guarantee long-term accessibility, affordability and safety for all road users.
Her visit comes amid growing public concern over reduced availability of commercial vehicles during peak hours, inflated transport fares and prolonged waiting times during morning and evening rush periods, particularly in the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions.
Commuters at major hubs like the Lapaz-Tema Station, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, and Achimota report waiting for two to four hours during peak periods due to a severe lack of commercial vehicles.
