The President Nana Akufo Addo on on Wednesday, 6th July 2022, commissioned the first batch of forty-five (45) buses out of one hundred (100) VDL Intercity buses procured for use by the Metro Mass Transit Ltd.

Speaking at the gathering the President reveals that the event is significant because it has provided the country with an opportunity to boost further the capacity of the public transportation system.

According to the President, “the presence of an efficient transportation system is a vital contributor to the growth of the economy, and, as President of the Republic, I have made it a priority to re-launch the Metro Mass Transport system throughout the regional capitals through sustained investments in infrastructure and services.”

Akufo revealed that “the Minister for Transport tells him this project is being implemented in phases, with the first phase covering the purchase of a total of one hundred (100) buses, and after-sales-services support and sufficient spare parts to restore some fifty (50) broken down buses.”

In addition to this, the President noted that technical assistance, in the form of a grant from the Belgian Government, is also being provided to cover training of drivers and maintenance staff, and operational support to the company.

Expressing his appreciation gratitude to the Belgian Government for providing both financial and technical support for the buses, President Akufo-Addo noted that the Republic of Ghana and the Kingdom of Belgium have a long-standing relationship, which has transitioned into many strategic partnerships in key sectors of the economy, in particular in the road transport services sector.

Re-echoing the words of the Minister for Transport, President Akufo-Addo bemoaned the neglect and mishandling of public assets, which, unfortunately, has eaten into Ghana’s social fabric, and represents an enormous drain on national resources.

“I, therefore, urge the Board and Management to take steps to ensure that these buses, which I am commissioning today, stand the test of time. It is good to see that Metro Mass Transit Ltd is reclaiming its status as a critical public transportation service provider, which serves the Ghanaian people with dedication,” the President added.