Vice President Opoku-Agyemang highlights transport modernisation
A major expansion of Ghana’s public transport system has been launched with the introduction of 100 new buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited, a move government says will reshape the way commuters experience road travel across the country.
The rollout, which forms part of a wider 300-bus acquisition programme, is expected to ease congestion on popular routes while improving reliability and access to transport services in both urban and rural communities.
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, speaking at the commissioning ceremony at the company’s headquarters, described the initiative as a key step in modernising Ghana’s transport infrastructure and strengthening national mobility systems.
She said the introduction of the new 29-seater buses goes beyond fleet replacement, stressing that it represents a broader push toward safer, more comfortable and more efficient public transport services.
According to her, improving transportation is directly linked to economic performance, as it facilitates the movement of workers, goods and services that sustain national productivity.
The Vice President noted that the new buses are designed with improved safety and comfort features, as well as better fuel efficiency, which she said would reduce operational costs and improve service delivery for passengers.
She added that the expanded fleet would help reduce dependence on unsafe or unregulated transport options, while also extending Metro Mass services to communities that have long been underserved.
Metro Mass Transit Limited, she said, must ensure that government investment translates into long-term value by strengthening operational discipline, including scheduling, maintenance and driver professionalism.
She also emphasised that sustainability would depend not only on new vehicles but on how effectively the company manages and maintains its assets over time.
Beyond service delivery, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang called for greater investment in local capacity within the transport sector, particularly in vehicle manufacturing and assembly.
She expressed hope that future procurement processes would include locally produced components as part of efforts to deepen Ghana’s industrial base.
“My hope is that as we go forward, at least in Ghana, we will produce one or two of the parts that come together to form the bus,” she said.
She further revealed that all necessary operational procedures for the new fleet, including registration, insurance, inspection and branding, have already been completed, allowing the buses to be deployed immediately.
The commissioning marks one of the largest recent upgrades to Ghana’s public transport system, with expectations that it will significantly improve commuting conditions and expand coverage across multiple regions.
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