Accra Gets 10 Metro Buses Back to Ease Commute Crisis
After weeks of packed bus stops and inflated fares, Accra commuters are getting relief as 10 repaired Metro Mass Transit buses return to the roads within days. The government fast-tracked repairs after thousands faced grueling waits during morning and evening rush hours.
Commuters stuck in long queues at Madina, Amasaman, and Kasoa bus stops are about to catch a break.
Ghana's government announced that 10 large-capacity Metro Mass Transit buses will return to Accra roads within the next two days after being rushed through repairs. The buses had been sitting idle due to breakdowns, leaving the capital's public transport system strained and commuters frustrated.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications, shared the news on Joy FM's Super Morning Show on January 16. He explained that the Transport Ministry ordered the repairs to happen quickly after the situation reached a breaking point during rush hours.
The timing couldn't be better. Transportation in Accra has gotten worse since the December 2025 festive season, with commuters reporting hours-long waits and taxi drivers charging double or triple normal fares. Some people have been leaving home an extra hour early just to ensure they reach work on time.
The government had already tried to help by temporarily deploying 40 buses from the State Transport Company. That provided some relief, but it wasn't enough to handle the city's demand, especially as some drivers returned to charging inflated prices.
The Ripple Effect
The return of these 10 buses means more than just shorter wait times. When public transport works properly, it creates a chain reaction of positive outcomes across the city.
Workers arrive on time, which helps businesses run smoothly. Parents get home to their children faster. Students make it to school without the stress of wondering if they'll find transportation. And with official buses charging standard fares, private drivers will face pressure to lower their inflated prices too.
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is taking the issue seriously enough to visit the Ministry of Transport on January 16 to discuss long-term solutions for the Greater Accra Region's transport challenges.
These 10 buses are just the beginning, but they represent something bigger: a government responding to real problems that affect everyday people trying to get to work and back home.
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Based on reporting by Myjoyonline Ghana
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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