Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has assured Ghanaians that the government is fully aware of the ongoing transport challenges and is taking measures to alleviate the situation.
Speaking at a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Local Government, and transport sector stakeholders on Friday, January 16, the Vice President acknowledged the difficulties commuters face, including congestion, long queues at terminals, and rising transport costs. She noted that some of the problems stem from driver exploitation, overcrowding, and mechanical issues with buses.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasised that transport challenges are a shared national concern requiring collective action. “We don’t see this as somebody’s problem; it is everybody’s problem. That is why we need to team up to find solutions,” she said.
To ease the pressure on the transport system, the Vice President announced that the government will provide support to both public and private operators, including the supply of new high-occupancy buses. She noted that President John Mahama has directed urgent steps to strengthen existing services, including Metro Mass, Aayalolo, and private sector operators.
Additionally, the government plans to prioritise the rehabilitation of buses currently off the road due to mechanical faults, expediting repairs to increase available transport options. These interventions come amid reports of overcrowding, extended waiting times, and fare increases affecting commuters nationwide.