Gov’t activates Ayalolo BRT contra-flow lanes on three Accra corridors

The Government of Ghana has activated a new contra-flow arrangement for Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses on three major commuter corridors into Accra’s Central Business District (CBD), in a move aimed at easing peak-hour congestion and improving public transport reliability.

Under the scheme, authorised Ayalolo BRT buses will use designated lanes on the opposite side of the road during morning and evening rush hours on the Amasaman to Accra, Adenta to Accra and Kasoa to Accra routes. The arrangement took effect on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, said the buses would operate on fixed schedules during peak periods, 6:00 am to 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and would depart at the scheduled time even if they had few or no passengers. He said the measure was intended to make the service predictable and encourage commuters to rely on mass transit.

Only authorised Ayalolo BRT buses are permitted in the contra-flow lanes during restricted hours. Private cars, taxis, trotros and other commercial vehicles are barred from using the lanes. The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, working with the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) and the Department of Urban Roads, will provide traffic control and enforcement.

The launch follows the recent repair and redeployment of 48 previously grounded Ayalolo buses, which has raised the operational Ayalolo fleet in Greater Accra to 128 buses, according to GAPTE.

Government says the intervention is designed to reduce travel time into the CBD, improve the punctuality of bus services and encourage a shift from private vehicles and informal transport to organised mass transit. Further details on routes, stops and schedules are expected to be communicated through GAPTE and transport operators.