11 results for "commuters"
💡 SolutionsAccra Transport Unions Launch Task Force to End Overcharging
Ghana's private transport unions are joining forces to stop drivers from overcharging passengers and restore order to Accra's chaotic commute. The new task force aims to end the practice of some drivers charging double the approved fares during rush hours.
💡 SolutionsAccra Buses Now Run Until 11 PM to Help Commuters
Ghana's Ayalolo bus service extended operating hours to nearly midnight, tackling rush hour congestion that left thousands stranded. With 115 buses now serving five major routes, workers across Accra can finally count on getting home safely.
💡 SolutionsKerala Toll Protest Paused After Talks Bring Hope
Frustrated commuters and local leaders in Kozhikode have suspended their toll plaza protest for one week after the District Collector promised to find a solution. The move shows how community voices and government dialogue can create pathways forward, even in heated disputes.
Cancún's New Bridge to Save Commuters 45 Minutes Daily
A groundbreaking 11.2-kilometer bridge across Cancún's Nichupté lagoon is set to open this month, cutting commute times by up to 45 minutes for 1.3 million residents and 20 million annual tourists. Best part? No tolls.
💡 SolutionsGhana Seeks €1M Spanish Grant to Expand Ayalolo Buses
Ghana is working to secure a €1 million grant from Spain to expand its aging Ayalolo bus fleet and improve urban public transport for thousands of daily commuters. The funding opportunity emerged after new leadership identified urgent infrastructure needs and reached out to the Spanish Embassy for support.
💡 SolutionsLagos Oba: Nigeria Will Emerge Stronger From Challenges
A respected traditional leader is calling on all Nigerians to unite for their country's future, spreading a message of hope during challenging times. Meanwhile, a vital ferry route closed for three months just reopened, reconnecting thousands of commuters.
💡 SolutionsGhana Restarts Major Road Projects in Ashanti Region
Stalled road construction projects across Ghana's Ashanti Region are getting back on track after new funding releases allow contractors to return to work. Commuters who've endured dangerous, deteriorating roads for years will finally see progress starting next week.
💡 SolutionsGhana to Deploy New Buses to Ease Transport Crisis
Ghana's government is purchasing high-occupancy buses to support struggling public and private transport operators after years of neglected infrastructure. The move comes as commuters face mounting delays and overcrowding in urban centers.
💡 SolutionsAccra 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.
🎬 VideosGhana Cracks Down on Bus Fare Hikes to Help Commuters
National security teams in Ghana's capital are stationed at busy transport hubs, forcing drivers to honor official fares and giving immediate relief to thousands of workers facing illegal price increases. The intervention comes as spare parts costs actually drop for most vehicles, challenging drivers' claims about rising expenses.
💡 SolutionsGhana Gets 350+ New Buses to Ease Commuter Crunch
Metro Mass Transit is rolling out more than 350 new buses in February 2026 to tackle overcrowding on Ghana's busiest routes. The fleet expansion promises shorter wait times for thousands of daily commuters facing congestion in Accra.