Govt to procure 500 new buses for Metro Mass Transit

The government has announced plans to procure 500 new buses over the short to medium term to strengthen the operations of Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) and enhance public transport across the country.

The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, made the announcement in Parliament on Thursday, October 30, 2025, outlining the initiative as part of the government’s broader strategy to revitalise public transportation and support Ghana’s economic transformation agenda.

According to the minister, about 150 buses are expected to arrive early next year, marking the first phase of the rollout.

Mr. Nikpe noted that Metro Mass Transit’s current fleet of just 134 operational buses has made it difficult for the company to sustain operations, expand routes, and meet the growing demand for affordable and reliable public transport.

Responding to questions from Members of Parliament, the minister said the new procurement forms part of a wider plan to modernise terminal facilities, improve service quality, and create more employment opportunities in the sector.

“Mr Speaker, I wish to announce to this House that the company is in the process of acquiring new buses—about 500 of them over a short to long term—to augment our operations,” Mr. Nikpe stated.

““These buses will be deployed within the country to optimise existing routes and establish new ones in underserved areas.”

He further revealed that Metro Mass Transit is taking steps to operationalise aspects of a 24-hour economy, starting with its vehicle maintenance department and traffic unit, to ensure buses remain available and functional at all times.