Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has inaugurated 100 newly acquired 29-seater buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited as part of government’s broader efforts to strengthen public transportation services and improve mobility across the country.
The buses, which form part of a larger fleet expected to be deployed nationwide, are aimed at providing safe, reliable, and affordable transportation for commuters while easing pressure on the country’s transport system. The initiative is also expected to improve connectivity between urban and rural communities and support economic activities through the efficient movement of people and goods.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, the Vice President reaffirmed government’s commitment to investing in the transport sector, stressing that accessible public transportation remains critical to national development and productivity. She noted that the addition of the new buses would enhance service delivery by Metro Mass Transit Limited while improving comfort and convenience for passengers.
The Vice President explained that the buses form part of a 300-bus acquisition initiative aimed at making transportation services safer, more efficient, and affordable for commuters nationwide.
“When our transport system is efficient, people, goods, and services move as they should. That is why enhancing public transport is central to our economy,” she stated.
According to Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, the new buses are designed to increase passenger capacity, expand transport access to more communities, and reduce pressure on existing public transport services.
She added that the buses are expected to improve passenger comfort and safety while reducing fuel consumption through more efficient operations.
The Vice President further disclosed that future transport procurements would prioritise local participation by creating opportunities for Ghanaian engineers, technicians, and manufacturers. Authorities, she said, are also working towards producing some bus components locally in the future.
Management of Metro Mass Transit Limited has meanwhile been urged to ensure proper scheduling, professional operations, and regular maintenance of the vehicles to protect the investment.
According to the Vice President, all operational requirements have been completed, including registration, licensing, insurance, inspection, and branding, making the buses fully ready for deployment.
The buses are expected to support night transportation, shift workers, and late-night economic activities in major urban centres, with routes to be determined based on safety assessments and passenger demand.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang stated that the initiative forms part of government’s broader agenda to improve infrastructure, create jobs, stimulate economic activity, and provide practical solutions to challenges facing citizens.
She also commended the management and staff of Metro Mass Transit Limited for their professionalism and commitment throughout the process.
“To the management and staff of MMTL — well done,” she concluded.
Story by Stephen Kwaku Owusu Mintah
