Metro Mass Transit Limited has clarified that the 100 buses recently commissioned by the government are designated primarily for intercity transport services nationwide, and not solely to address commuting challenges in Accra. The clarification follows growing public debate over persistent transport difficulties in the capital, particularly during peak hours when passengers struggle to secure rides to and from work, school, and other destinations.
Commuters in Accra have raised concerns about long waiting times, overcrowding, and rising fares, prompting questions about whether the new fleet would ease pressure on the city’s transport system. However, Metro Mass Transit stressed that expectations of the buses being dedicated exclusively to Accra are misplaced, noting that the vehicles are intended to strengthen public transport across multiple cities and municipalities.
Speaking on the matter, the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mohammed Mubarak Watara, explained that the acquisition forms part of a broader effort to revitalise and reposition the state‑owned transport operator. According to him, the procurement was undertaken as part of a strategic initiative supported by both the Presidency and the Ministry of Transport to improve Metro Mass operations and expand its capacity to serve passengers across the country.
“The buses didn’t come because of intracity operations. It was an arrangement made by the current executives as a way of resetting Metro Mass through the directive and support of the Presidency and the Ministry of Transport. When Metro Mass started operating, it was all solely on intercity, not intracity. “People often mistake the operations of Aayalolo for Metro Mas. Ayalolo basically deals with intracity.”
Source: Manuel Ayamah
