Metro Mass Transit Limited has clarified the purpose of its newly acquired 100 buses, stating that the fleet is intended for inter-city transport services across the country rather than intra-city operations in Accra, as widely expected.
On Friday, May 22, 2026, Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang commissioned 100 newly acquired 29-seater Isuzu buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) as part of government’s wider agenda to improve public transport services and enhance mobility nationwide.
Since the commissioning, some passengers have expressed concern over the absence of the buses on intra-city routes in Accra, particularly at peak periods when transport shortages and delays remain a daily challenge for many residents.
In response, Metro Mass Transit Limited has explained that the fleet was not procured to directly address urban commuting challenges in the capital, but to strengthen inter-city operations across Ghana.
“The buses did not come as intra-city operations for Accra; they are meant for inter-city services across the country, a primary function of the MMTL,” the clarification stated.
The explanation was further reinforced by the Head of Corporate Communications at MMTL, Mohammed Mubarak Watara, who said the acquisition forms part of a strategic effort to reposition and expand the capacity of the state transport operator.
According to him, the initiative is backed by both the Presidency and the Ministry of Transport as part of broader efforts to revitalise Metro Mass and improve its nationwide operations.
“The buses didn’t come because of intra-city operations. It was an arrangement made by the current executives to reset Metro Mass, with the directive and support of the Presidency and the Ministry of Transport. When Metro Mass started operating, it was all solely on intercity, not intracity,” he said.
He added that there is often public confusion between Metro Mass operations and other urban transport systems, particularly Aayalolo, which he noted is specifically designed for intra-city services.
“People often mistake the operations of Aayalolo for Metro Mass. Ayalolo basically deals with intracity.”
His remarks come amid growing public discussion about persistent transport challenges in Accra, where commuters continue to report long queues at bus stops, overcrowding, and rising transportation costs during peak hours.
Many residents had anticipated that the newly introduced fleet would help reduce pressure on urban routes, but Metro Mass insists that such expectations do not align with the intended purpose of the buses.
The company maintains that the vehicles are part of a broader national rollout aimed at improving connectivity between regions and expanding access to public transport in underserved communities.
The 100 buses form part of a larger government programme to procure 300 buses to strengthen the operational capacity of Metro Mass Transit and improve efficiency across Ghana’s public transport network.
