The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, was formally inaugurated 100 recently purchased 29-seater Isuzu buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) on Friday, May 22, 2026, as part of the government’s larger strategy to enhance mobility and public transportation services nationwide.
because then, several commuters have been wondering why the buses in Accra don’t provide intra-city services, especially because some commuters continue to have trouble getting around during rush hours.
Following this, Metro Mass Transit Limited has made it clear that the 100 new buses were not especially purchased to solve Accra’s transport issues, but rather are mostly meant for intercity services throughout Ghana.
According to the clarification, the buses were not intended for intra-city operations in Accra; rather, they were intended for inter-city services throughout the nation, which is the main duty of the MMTL.
The purchase of the buses is a component of a larger initiative to reinvigorate and reposition the state-owned transportation corporation, according to Mohammed Mubarak Watara, Head of Corporate Communications at Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL).
He stated that the procurement was carried out as part of a strategic initiative to enhance Metro Mass operations and increase its ability to serve passengers nationwide, which was backed by the Ministry of Transportation and the Presidency.
“The buses didn’t come because of intra-city operations. It was an arrangement made by the current executives as a way of resetting Metro Mass through the directive and support of the Presidency and the Ministry of Transport.”
“When Metro Mass started operating, it was all solely on intercity, not intracity.”
“People often mistake the operations of Aayalolo for Metro Mass. Ayalolo basically deals with intracity,” he stated.
The head of corporate communications made this statement in response to the public’s rising concerns over Accra’s ongoing transport issues, especially during rush hour when many people find it impossible to get to and from work, school and other locations.
Long wait times at bus stops, crowding, and growing transit expenses have all been complained about by commuters in various sections of Accra, raising concerns about whether the newly commissioned fleet would considerably reduce the strain on the city’s transportation system.
Metro Mass Transit, however, claims that expectations that the buses will only solve Accra’s transport issues are unfounded, pointing out that the vehicles are meant to improve public transport services in a number of cities and municipalities around the country.
The purchase is a component of a bigger initiative to purchase 300 buses in order to increase the Metro Mass Transit system’s operational capacity and improve the effectiveness of transportation services across the country.
Source: newsthemegh.com