Vice President Prof. Jane Nana Opoku Agyemang has pledged government support to ease congestion and improve efficiency in Ghana’s transport sector, urging union leaders and operators to collaborate with authorities in addressing persistent challenges.
Speaking at a meeting with transport unions at the Ministry of Transport, the Vice President acknowledged mounting frustrations among commuters, citing long queues at bus stops, congestion during rush hours, and occasional passenger exploitation. She stressed that resolving these issues requires collective responsibility, with both government and private operators working together to implement practical solutions.
The Vice President urged fairness, transparency, and accountability as guiding principles for the sector. She called on union leaders to monitor their members to prevent unfair practices and highlighted the importance of clear communication with passengers to build trust and ensure that no commuter feels exploited through inflated fares or lapses in safety standards.
Government interventions, she said, will focus on modernizing and expanding transport services, repairing critical road infrastructure, and supporting both state-owned and private operators. Plans include the provision of new high-occupancy buses for Metromass, Ayalolo, and private operators to enhance services in the medium term. Payment processes for operators are also expected to be expedited to enable faster deployment of additional vehicles.
The Vice President further highlighted the broader economic impact of transport inefficiencies, noting that poor road conditions and congestion affect productivity across sectors. She urged patience from unions while assuring them of the government’s commitment to retooling public transport systems and strengthening private sector participation.
Speaking on behalf of the unions, a member of the Transport Unions in Ghana shared the sector’s challenges with the Vice President and ministers of Transport and Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. He called on the government to intervene and address the persistent issues. He also disputed remarks made by the Minister for Government Communications during his turn at the government accountability series, in which the minister suggested that some drivers artificially create scarcity at peak hours to increase profits, describing the statement as false.
