Government has announced intensified efforts to improve commuter transport across the country, with Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang assuring the public that practical solutions are being implemented to address current challenges.

The intervention comes in response to a shortage of commercial vehicles, which has led to long queues at terminals, commuter frustration and reports of passenger exploitation by some drivers.

Addressing a stakeholder meeting with transport operators on Friday, January 16, the Vice President acknowledged the strain on passengers, citing congestion at terminals and longer waiting times as key issues.

She stressed that government is fully engaged and urged all transport stakeholders to collaborate in implementing measures that will reduce delays and improve service delivery.

“Many of these challenges are caused by a combination of factors, including overcrowding at terminals, congestion, long waiting times and, in some cases, exploitation by a few drivers.

“We want citizens to know that government is not unaware or indifferent to the situation. This is not just one person’s problem. It affects everyone, and it is only through cooperation that we can find solutions,” she said.

The Vice President revealed that government has launched initiatives to boost the availability of high occupancy buses for both public and private transport operators.

“His Excellency has asked me to assure you that government will support Metro Mass, Aayalolo and the private sector with new high occupancy buses to strengthen transport services in the medium term,” she added.

She further noted that efforts are being made to fast track the repair of broken down buses so operators can return more vehicles to service, helping to reduce delays and ease the burden on commuters.