Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has inaugurated 100 newly acquired 29-seater buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL), as part of a broader government plan to strengthen public transport and improve mobility across the country.
The 100 buses, which arrived in Ghana in April 2026, form the first batch of a 300-bus procurement programme intended to boost MMTL’s operational capacity and extend reliable transport services nationwide.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony at the MMTL headquarters on Friday, May 22, 2026, the Vice President said the initiative was aligned with the government’s RESET agenda and would have practical benefits for commuters, particularly those who depend on public transport at night.
“These buses will be deployed to support night operations, shift workers, and late-night economic activity in our urban areas. Safety will be prioritised and routes will be designed around demand data and feedback,” she said.
She noted that the buses were designed with passenger safety, comfort, and fuel efficiency in mind, and urged MMTL management to complement the investment with strong operational discipline — including efficient scheduling, professional driving standards, and strict maintenance routines.
Prof Opoku-Agyemang stressed that improving public transport was central to the government’s broader economic agenda.
“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 said.
The commissioning responds to long-standing transport challenges in major urban centres, where commuters have continued to face overcrowding, long waiting times, and limited fleet availability. The remaining 200 buses are expected later in the year.
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