Ghana Gets 350+ New Buses to Ease Commuter Crunch

Commuters in Ghana's capital who've spent too many mornings squeezed into overcrowded buses have something to celebrate: relief is coming soon.

Metro Mass Transit Limited will receive over 350 new ISUZU buses by early February 2026, part of a government program to ease the strain on heavily used routes in Accra. The buses will serve corridors like Adenta to Accra, Kaneshie to Kasoa, and Circle to Amasaman, where long waiting times and packed buses have become daily frustrations.

The timing couldn't be better. Metro Mass currently operates just 115 buses nationwide, forcing the company to make tough choices about which routes to serve.

Mohammed Mubarak Watara, head of communications for Metro Mass, explained that the company has temporarily scaled back some long-distance services to keep city buses running during rush hours. Operating hours on priority routes have been extended to meet peak demand, but it's been a stopgap measure at best.

The new fleet was originally expected earlier, but final inspections in Egypt revealed needed adjustments to match current transport operations. Deputy Transport Minister Dorcas Affo-Toffey traveled to inspect the buses in December 2025, ensuring they'd meet Ghana's specific needs.

The Ripple Effect

Reliable public transport does more than just move people. When commuters can count on buses showing up on time, workers arrive at jobs less stressed, students get to school without missing class, and parents spend less time away from their families.

The fleet expansion reflects a broader government commitment to stabilizing public transport across Ghana. Transport Minister Joseph Bukari-Nikpe announced the renewal program in 2025, recognizing that functional transit systems support economic growth and improve daily life for millions of Ghanaians.

For cities around the world grappling with transit challenges, Ghana's investment shows what's possible when governments prioritize getting people where they need to go affordably and reliably.

The first buses are expected to arrive by late January or the first week of February, ready to transform morning commutes from a daily ordeal into something closer to routine.