One hundred 29-seater buses have arrived in Ghana to help ease mounting road transport challenges and reduce commuter frustrations across major routes.
The update was shared by Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu on Easter Sunday via X, where he confirmed the delivery as part of a broader procurement plan.
“In the meantime, 100 29-seater buses have arrived in the country to ease recent road transport challenges,” he stated. “They form part of 300 procured for the purpose.”
He added that the rollout will continue in phases, noting, “Another batch of 100 will arrive in August, with the last batch of 100 arriving in November.”
The arrival of the buses comes at a time of growing public frustration, with stranded commuters becoming a common sight along major roads, especially during peak hours.
Many passengers have complained about long waiting times and rising fares, as drivers often cite poor road conditions, fuel costs, and traffic congestion as reasons for price increases.
The situation has triggered concern at the highest levels of government. In February, Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman urged transport union leaders to take greater responsibility for the conduct of their members.
“I encourage you, as leaders, to monitor your membership to prevent unnecessary negative outcomes,” she said, cautioning that reckless remarks and unprofessional behaviour by some drivers and conductors were deepening tensions with commuters.
She also tied the transport crisis to Ghana’s broader infrastructure challenges, stressing the urgency of road repairs.
“If someone is sick and needs to get to the hospital but a driver refuses because the road is bad, you can imagine the implications,” she noted.
The Vice President highlighted ongoing government efforts to modernise the transport sector, including support for state-run services and private operators. “Support will be given to Metro Mass, Ayalolo and the private sector with new high-occupancy buses,” she said, adding that repairs of grounded buses would be accelerated.
The newly arrived buses are expected to ease congestion and improve accessibility, particularly during rush hours, as part of wider efforts to restore confidence in Ghana’s public transport system.
