Accra Gets 48 More Buses to Tackle Traffic Jams

Commuters in Accra, Ghana are getting a welcome boost as 48 previously broken-down buses hit the streets again after successful repairs.

The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) pulled off the repair project to expand its Aayalolo bus service from 80 to 128 operational vehicles. The buses now serve major routes across the capital, where traffic congestion has frustrated residents for years.

Managing Director Awudu Dawuda shared the progress during a visit from the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga. The minister stopped by the Madina Aayalolo terminal to see how the service operates and discuss ways to improve public transportation.

Dawuda explained that fixing the grounded buses became a top priority after his team took over operations. "We inherited 80 buses, and the most important thing was for us to enhance mobility and ease congestion in the Greater Accra region," he said.

The Ripple Effect

Getting more buses on the road creates a cycle of benefits for Accra's residents. Reliable public transit means workers can get to their jobs on time without the stress of driving through gridlock.

It also opens doors for people who can't afford private vehicles to access jobs, schools, and healthcare across the sprawling capital. Each operational bus takes dozens of cars off congested roads during peak hours.

The repair project shows what's possible when governments invest in fixing what they already have. Rather than waiting for brand new vehicles, GAPTE put resources toward bringing dormant buses back to life.

More efficient public transportation could transform daily life in Accra, where commuters often spend hours stuck in traffic that costs the economy millions each year.

The expanded fleet is already rolling through the city's corridors, giving tens of thousands of residents a better way to get where they need to go.