On Friday, May 22, 2026, the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, commissioned 100 newly procured 29-seater Isuzu buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL), as part of the government’s efforts to improve public transportation and enhance mobility nationwide. Since the launch, some commuters have expressed concerns over the absence of the buses on intra-city routes in Accra, particularly as transportation challenges during peak hours continue to affect many residents.
In response, Metro Mass Transit Limited has clarified that the newly acquired buses were intended mainly for intercity operations across Ghana and were not specifically purchased to address transportation difficulties within Accra. According to the company, the buses were procured to support intercity travel, which remains MMTL’s core mandate, rather than intra-city services in the capital.
Providing further explanation, the Head of Corporate Communications at Metro Mass Transit Limited, Mohammed Mubarak Watara, stated that the acquisition forms part of a broader strategy to revitalise and reposition the state-owned transport company.
He noted that the procurement was carried out under a strategic programme backed by the Presidency and the Ministry of Transport to strengthen Metro Mass operations and expand its capacity to serve passengers across the country.
“The buses didn’t come because of intra-city operations. It was an arrangement made by the current executives as a way of resetting Metro Mass through 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.
“People often mistake the operations of Aayalolo for Metro Mass. Ayalolo basically deals with intracity.”
The clarification follows increasing public debate over transportation challenges in Accra, where many commuters continue to face difficulties accessing reliable transport during rush hours. Residents in various parts of the city have reported long queues at bus stops, overcrowded vehicles, and increasing transport fares, leading many to wonder whether the newly commissioned buses would help ease congestion and improve mobility within the capital.
However, Metro Mass Transit maintains that the expectation that the buses would be dedicated to solving Accra’s transport problems is misplaced. The company emphasised that the fleet is intended to strengthen public transportation services across several cities and municipalities nationwide.
The 100 buses form part of a larger initiative to acquire 300 vehicles aimed at increasing the operational capacity of Metro Mass Transit and improving the efficiency and reach of public transport services throughout Ghana.
