Ghanaians have taken to social media to express frustration over the worsening state of public transportation in the country, citing the daily struggle involved in getting vehicles to commute to work, school and other essential activities.
Many people complain that they are often forced to wait in long queues, sometimes for hours, before securing a ride, while others say they have to struggle their way into the few available trotros.
Due to the limited transport options, some trotro drivers and their conductors or ‘mates’ have taken advantage of the situation by hiking fares during peak periods.
Meanwhile, a video shared by Ghana Chronicles has sparked further outrage after it showed several Aayalolo buses that looked abandoned, with some even missing certain parts.
The footage has raised concerns about waste, poor asset management and the neglect of a public transport system that was meant to reduce the dependence on trotros.
Aayalolo is Ghana’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, primarily operational in the capital city, Accra, with some services extended to Tamale.
The system was launched in 2016 to provide a structured, time-bound, and reliable public transport alternative
Reacting on X, many Ghanaians described the situation as unacceptable and called on the Ministry of Transport and the government to urgently intervene to address the transport crisis.
