100 buses arrive as government moves to ease commuter pressure

The government has taken delivery of 100 new buses as part of measures to ease mounting pressure on Ghana’s public transport system following recent commuter challenges across the country.

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced the development in a Facebook post on Sunday, April 5, 2026, indicating that the vehicles form part of a broader plan to expand transport capacity nationwide.

“In the meantime, 100 29-seater buses have arrived in the country to ease recent road transport challenges. They form part of 300 procured for the purpose. Another batch of 100 will arrive in August with the last batch of 100 arriving in November,” he stated.

The arrival of the buses comes in the wake of recent shortages of commercial vehicles in parts of the country, which left many commuters stranded at bus stops and transport terminals, particularly during peak periods.

Government officials have previously acknowledged the disruptions and assured the public of ongoing interventions to stabilise the sector. The Vice-President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has indicated that steps are being taken to address the situation and improve mobility for daily commuters.

According to Mr Kwakye Ofosu, the newly delivered buses represent the first tranche of a 300-vehicle procurement programme aimed at strengthening the public transport system and reducing congestion.

He explained that additional deliveries are expected in phases, with a second batch of 100 buses scheduled for August and the final consignment due in November.

The phased rollout is expected to gradually improve transport conditions, particularly in urban centres where overcrowding, long waiting times and limited vehicle availability have become persistent concerns.

The government’s intervention is also expected to provide some relief for workers and students who rely heavily on commercial transport services, as authorities work to stabilise operations in the sector.