On Thursday, 16 April 2026, the government inspected a newly procured fleet of 100 Isuzu buses from Egypt, a move aimed at alleviating the nation’s pressing transport challenges.
These vehicles are scheduled for handover to Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) to bolster fleet reliability and service delivery.
The inspection was conducted by a government delegation led by the Deputy Transport Minister, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, who represented the sector minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe. In a strategic shift to ensure greater operational efficiency, Mr Nikpe has assigned Madam Affo-Toffey oversight responsibility for MMTL on behalf of President John Mahama and the government.
The delegation included the Managing Director of MMTL, Kale Cesar Esq., the Deputy Managing Director for Operations and Technical, Haroun Apaw-Wiredu, and various officials from the Ministry of Transport.
These 29-seater buses represent the first phase of a planned 300-vehicle acquisition designed to expand capacity, ease urban congestion, and restore confidence in the public transport system.
This intervention is a direct response to mounting pressure on the sector, where commuters have long grappled with rising fares, extensive queues, and the frequent breakdown of ageing vehicles.
Furthermore, the initiative aligns with the government’s broader “resetting agenda” for the transport industry. While the full order comprises 300 units, the buses will arrive in tranches of 100, with the final delivery expected by August 2026.
During discussions with the management of MAC Ghana and the Egyptian vendors, Madam Affo-Toffey expressed her gratitude to the public for their patience during the recent transport crisis. She also commended the Sector Minister for his initiative and President Mahama for his commitment to retooling MMTL.
Reflecting on the skepticism that initially met the announcement, she noted that although some dismissed the plan as mere rhetoric, the physical arrival of the buses serves as tangible proof of the government’s promises. She recalled that the initial mission to Egypt gained significant public attention, and she had assured Ghanaians then that relief was on the horizon.
The Deputy Minister, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for the Jomoro Constituency, clarified that the remaining 200 buses would be delivered in two batches through July and August. She acknowledged that while this initial fleet might not entirely resolve the transport deficit, it would substantially reduce current congestion.
Madam Affo-Toffey concluded by praising the vendors, MAC Ghana, for their diligence and for fulfilling their delivery timelines, ensuring that the government’s commitment to the people remained credible and punctual.
Following the successful inspection, the 100 buses are expected to be deployed across various routes in the coming days.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
