Officials from Ghana’s Transport Ministry and its agencies are expected this week to visit the Tema Port to inspect the arrival of 100 buses procured from Egypt.
The delegation will include the Transport Minister, Joseph Nikpe Bukari; his deputy, Dorcas Affo-Toffey; the Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL), Kale Cesar Esq.; his deputy, Haroun Apaw-Wiredu; as well as other officials from the ministry and MMTL.
The inspection follows the recent announcement by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, confirming the arrival of a new fleet of buses aimed at addressing ongoing public transport challenges.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, March 5, he stated that the government had begun taking delivery of buses as part of a broader plan to expand transport capacity and ease pressure on commuters nationwide.
According to him, the buses form part of a larger procurement of 300 vehicles intended to strengthen the public transport system. “Another batch of 100 will arrive in August, with the final 100 expected in November,” he noted.
Background
In February 2026, the Deputy Transport Minister, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, announced that the first batch of 100 buses was expected to arrive by the first week of April.
Speaking in an interview with Onua News, she explained that the move forms part of a broader initiative to add over 300 buses to the Metro Mass Transit fleet within the year.
“We have been to Egypt, India, and Dubai to procure buses to augment MMT operations,” she said.
“The arrival of these first 100 mini-buses proves that we are not sitting idle or unconcerned about the struggles the masses face regarding transport,” she added.
The new buses
The initiative is strategically timed to modernise public transport and reduce heavy reliance on “trotro” services, especially ahead of the busy Easter period.
The new 29-seater buses are equipped with modern features designed to improve passenger experience and operational efficiency. These include onboard phone charging ports, a “Tap n’ Go” automated ticketing system for contactless payments, and Real-Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI) to help commuters track bus arrivals.
Additionally, the buses are fitted with advanced fleet telematics systems to monitor routes and analyse driver behaviour in real time.
To ensure sustainability, the deputy minister outlined a strict maintenance plan. Manufacturers and investors will support maintenance for the first 12 months, while MMT workshops across the country will be stocked with spare parts to enable quick repairs.
Local engineers will also undergo intensive training during this period to take over full technical management of the fleet.
Dorcas Affo-Toffey further revealed that engagements with the private sector have been successful, with additional privately procured buses expected between March and April.
She noted that the initiative is aimed at creating a more sustainable and attractive alternative to private car ownership and urged the public to remain patient and support the government’s efforts to reset the transport sector.
