Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s public transportation system following engagements with key state-owned transport operators, as part of efforts to address recent transportation disruptions nationwide.
The Vice President paid working visits to Metro Mass Transit Ltd. and the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), operators of the Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, to assess their operational challenges and explore sustainable solutions to improve mass transport services.
During the engagements, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang conveyed assurances from His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama that government is ready to support both institutions with new, high-occupancy buses to enhance their capacity and strengthen their operational efficiency across the country.
At Metro Mass Transit Ltd., management revealed that the company is currently operating at only about 60 percent of its total vehicle capacity, with a significant portion of its fleet in critical condition. Although Ghana’s population and demand for public transport continue to grow, Metro Mass is presently operating with approximately 400 buses nationwide. The leadership further disclosed that the company has not received major fleet additions for several years, a situation that has contributed to mounting pressure on the public transport sector.
The Vice President assured management that government is committed to removing obstacles hindering Metro Mass from reaching its full potential, pledging support to expand and restore the fleet to improve service delivery for commuters.
At GAPTE, discussions centered on the urgent need for retooling and system upgrades. The Ayalolo initiative, introduced to improve urban mobility, reduce congestion, and enhance efficiency, remains a key pillar of government’s transport strategy. Management also outlined plans to revamp the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which was originally designed to provide reliable and efficient mass transit within major urban centers.
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang described it as encouraging that GAPTE has successfully reclaimed some key terminals that had previously been taken away, a development expected to significantly improve operational efficiency. She emphasized the importance of the Ayalolo service, noting that it currently offers fares approximately 20 percent lower than regular public transport, making it a critical option for working-class commuters.
Government, she stressed, fully recognises the difficulties commuters are facing and is working closely with both state-owned and private transport operators to expand capacity and improve service quality.
“Our focus is to ensure that commuters across Ghana are treated with care and dignity, while building a transport system that is reliable, affordable, and sustainable,” the Vice President stated.
The engagements form part of broader government efforts to stabilise the transport sector and provide lasting solutions to Ghana’s public transportation challenges.
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