Government Receives First Batch of 100 Buses to Ease Public Transport Strain

The government has taken delivery of 100 new buses as part of efforts to address growing pressure on Ghana’s public transport system following recent commuter disruptions across the country.

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced the development in a Facebook post on Sunday, April 5, 2026. He indicated that the buses form part of a broader nationwide initiative to expand transport capacity and improve mobility.

According to the Minister, the newly arrived 29-seater buses are the first tranche of a 300-vehicle procurement programme. “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 final batch expected in November,” he stated.

The intervention follows recent shortages of commercial vehicles in several parts of the country, which left commuters stranded at bus stops and transport terminals, particularly during peak hours.

Government officials have acknowledged the disruptions and assured the public of ongoing measures to stabilise the sector. Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has previously indicated that steps are being taken to improve transport services and ease the burden on daily commuters.

The phased delivery of the buses is expected to gradually improve conditions, especially in urban centres where overcrowding, long waiting times and limited vehicle availability have become persistent challenges.

Authorities say the initiative will provide much-needed relief for workers, students and other commuters who rely heavily on public transport, as efforts continue to restore efficiency and stability within the sector.