Metro Mass: New 100-bus fleet primarily for intercity operations

Metro Mass Transit Limited has explained that the 100 buses recently commissioned by the government are mainly designated for intercity transport services across the country, rather than being specifically deployed to solve commuting challenges within Accra.

This clarification follows ongoing public debate about the city’s persistent transport difficulties, especially during peak hours when commuters struggle to find vehicles for work, school, and other daily activities.

Many residents in Accra have raised concerns about long delays at bus stops, overcrowded vehicles, and increasing transport fares, leading to questions about whether the new buses would help ease pressure on the capital’s transport system.

However, the company stressed that it is incorrect to assume the buses were procured solely for Accra’s transport needs, noting that they are meant to enhance public transport services in various cities and municipalities nationwide.

The Head of Corporate Communications at Metro Mass Transit Limited, Mohammed Mubarak Watara, said the acquisition is part of a wider plan to revamp and reposition the state-owned transport operator.

He explained that the purchase was carried out under a strategic initiative backed by the Presidency and the Ministry of Transport to strengthen Metro Mass operations and improve its capacity to serve passengers across the country.

He added: “The buses were not acquired for intracity operations. It was part of an arrangement by the current leadership to reset Metro Mass with the support and directive of the Presidency and the Ministry of Transport. When Metro Mass began operations, it was strictly intercity, not intracity.

“People often confuse Metro Mass with Aayalolo, but Aayalolo primarily handles intracity transport.”