Also known as: Ayalolo · Aayalolo buses · Aayalolo contra-flow programme
Aayalolo — rapid bus transport system operating in Greater Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale, recently revived with contra-flow dedicated lanes.
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Joy Online
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has directed the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), the managers of the Aayalolo buses, to stick to advertised times in the operation of the contra-flow system. …
GAPTE must stick to advertised times for the contra-flow system – Local MinisterJoy Online
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has directed the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), the managers of the Aayalolo buses, to stick to advertised times in the operation of the contra-flow system. …
GAPTE must stick to advertised times for the contra-flow system — Local Gov’t MinisterJoy Online
The Aayalolo contra-flow programme that began on September 29 is an intervention worth watching, but it should not be mistaken for a solution to Accra’s traffic crisis. …
Aayalolo contra-flow: Are we treating the symptom instead of the disease?Joy Online
Passengers were left stranded at the Aayalolo bus terminal in Tudu, Accra, after drivers abruptly stopped work, disrupting services and leaving commuters scrambling for alternative means of transport. …
Passengers stranded at Aayalolo Tudu Terminal as drivers strike over unpaid bonusesDaily Guide
Mahama Ayariga, Awudu Dauda and other staff of the Ministry The government is taking steps to revive and restructure the Aayalolo rapid bus transport system as part of efforts to tackle growing traffic congestion in major cities across the country. …
Govt Moves To Revive Aayalolo Bus SystemJoy Online
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, is undertaking a facility tour of the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), operators of the Aayalolo bus service. …
Local Government Minister inspects Aayalolo buses at Madina, Achimota and KinbuJoy Online
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has proposed allowing Aayalolo buses to use a lane on the opposite side of congested roads during peak hours to improve travel times and make the public transport service more reliable. …
Mahama Ayariga proposes peak-hour dedicated lanes for Aayalolo busesBusiness & Financial Times
… State Operators, Weak Regulation and Road Safety Ghana currently has three main state owned road transport operators: Intercity STC Coaches Ltd, Metro Mass Transit Ltd and Aayalolo. …
Motoring with Bob Roco ROMEO: Fixing the public transport crisis: Time for bold reformJoy Online
… When Metro Mass started operating, it was all solely on intercity, not intracity. “People often mistake the operations of Aayalolo for Metro Mass. …
Metro Mass clarifies 100 new buses are for intercity operations, not Accra routesJoy Online
There is no trace of revenue accruing from 60 Aayalolo buses that were transferred to Kumasi since 2018, a preliminary probe into the operations of the buses has revealed. …
Since 2018…..60 Aayalolo buses render no accounts – GAPTE probe revealsThe Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has directed GAPTE to operate Aayalolo buses on the new contra-flow system strictly according to advertised departure times, regardless of whether buses are full, to promote time management and change public behaviour.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has directed GAPTE to operate Aayalolo buses on the new contra-flow system strictly according to advertised departure times, regardless of whether buses are full, to promote time management and change public behaviour.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Minister of Local Government has directed GAPTE, which operates the Aayalolo buses, to adhere strictly to advertised departure times for the newly launched contra-flow system, arguing that punctuality will encourage passengers to adjust their schedules and improve time management behaviour.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online argues that while the government's Aayalolo contra-flow programme, launched September 29, may speed up buses on dedicated lanes, it does not address Accra's underlying traffic crisis, which stems from unreliable public transport, poor urban planning, and workers living far from employment centres. The editorial contends that faster buses alone cannot compete with private cars unless public transport becomes sufficiently reliable, frequent, affordable, comfortable and predictable.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Drivers at Aayalolo bus terminal in Tudu, Accra, stopped work to demand unpaid bonuses owed for transporting church members during a recent mega event, leaving passengers stranded. After management assured drivers the outstanding bonuses would be paid by the following week, services resumed and operations gradually returned to normal.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is taking steps to revive and restructure the Aayalolo rapid bus transport system to address traffic congestion in major cities including Greater Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs said the government would engage relevant transport and traffic authorities to develop a framework to make the bus service more rapid and attractive to commuters.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs visited three Aayalolo bus service facilities at Madina, Achimota, and Kinbu to assess vehicle availability and operational challenges, with a focus on returning grounded buses to service.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga has proposed allowing Aayalolo buses to temporarily use a lane on the less congested side of major roads during peak hours (6–9 am) to reduce travel delays and increase patronage, arguing that the existing permanent dedicated-route approach has not worked well.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's public transport system is inefficient—with rush-hour trips from the University of Ghana to the Central Business District taking over an hour instead of fifteen minutes—and requires stronger regulation, safer fleets, transparent fares, and disciplined implementation to become reliable and sustainable.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Metro Mass Transit Limited has clarified that 100 newly acquired 29-seater Isuzu buses inaugurated by the Vice President are intended for intercity services across Ghana, not for intra-city operations in Accra. The procurement is part of a strategic initiative supported by the Presidency and Ministry of Transport to expand the state-owned company's capacity.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A preliminary probe by the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive has found no trace of revenue from 60 Aayalolo buses transferred to Kumasi since 2018, revealing improper accountability and operational failures. An independent audit, commissioned by the Managing Director, has been launched to investigate the circumstances surrounding the buses' relocation and their operations.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →