Ghana deploys 100 new buses to boost public transport system

Africa, Business

ACCRA, Ghana (NPA) — Ghana’s Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has commissioned 100 new buses on behalf of President John Mahama as part of efforts to revitalise the country’s public transportation system.

The commissioning ceremony, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL), forms part of a broader government plan to deploy 300 buses nationwide to improve accessibility and reduce transportation challenges faced by commuters.

According to a statement issued by the Ghana Presidency, the Vice President commended the management of MMTL led by Managing Director Kale Caesar, alongside partners including MAC Ghana, for supporting the initiative.

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Opoku-Agyemang stated that an efficient, reliable, and affordable transport system remains critical to Ghana’s national development and economic growth.

She noted that the intervention is designed to improve commuter safety, affordability, convenience, and restore public confidence in mass transit services across the country.

The Vice President also stressed the importance of proper maintenance culture and disciplined operations to ensure sustainability and value for public investment.

She further highlighted the government’s long-term vision of expanding local participation in the manufacturing and assembly of transport components as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s industrial sector and create employment opportunities.