The Ministry of Transport will start rolling out extra buses along four major corridors in Accra during peak hours to ease the worsening evening commute.
Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari confirmed the initiative, noting that the emergency intervention is aimed at improving safety, cutting long waiting times, and curbing the high fares charged by some private operators.
In an interaction with journalists in Parliament, he said the deployment begins today, December 10, as part of a swift response to rising complaints about unreliable evening transport in the city.
He said the Ministry, in collaboration with Intercity STC Coaches Limited, will “mop up” long-distance buses that return to Accra early and place them on critical intra-city routes.
“We are going to employ some buses commencing from today, 10th December,” he said.
“We will ensure that those buses are available at the peak hours to support our commuters who close from work to get home safely.”
Each of the four corridors will receive at least eight buses running between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
The designated routes include:
- Accra–Madina–Adenta
- Accra–Achimota–Amasaman
- Accra–Mallam–Kasoa
- Accra–Tema Beach Road
Bukari added that the Ministry plans to scale up the number of buses in the coming weeks to ensure “we’ll be able to pick all our commuters home safely.”
For months, Accra commuters have faced major challenges securing transport during rush hour, often dealing with inflated fares from some commercial drivers due to vehicle shortages.
According to the Ministry, this deployment serves as a temporary measure as broader, long-term urban transport reforms are being considered.