Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive — operates Aayalolo Bus Rapid Transit services, implementing contra-flow system on major Accra corridors from September 2026.
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. …
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) has reported a major improvement in travel time on the Adenta-Accra corridor following the introduction of the contra-flow arrangement for Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services. …
The Managing Director of the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive, Awudu Dawud, has assured commuters that Aayalolo buses operating on the newly introduced contra-flow lanes are not speeding to beat traffic, insisting that drivers have received special training to ensure p …
… The pilot, being implemented by the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), will cover the Amasaman, Pokuase, Kasoa and Adenta corridors. …
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. …
… He made the proposal during a visit to the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive, where he discussed measures to improve the operations and efficiency of the Aayalolo bus system. …
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.
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.
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive reported a major improvement in travel time on the Adenta-Accra corridor following the introduction of a contra-flow arrangement for Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit services, with journeys completed in approximately 23 minutes during peak hours compared to the previous two-and-a-half hours. About 8,000 passengers were transported from Adenta towards Accra during the morning session of the first day of implementation on 29 September 2026.
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive has assured commuters that Aayalolo buses operating on newly introduced contra-flow lanes are not speeding, with drivers receiving special training to ensure passenger safety. Safety was a major consideration in planning and implementation, with involvement from transport, security and road safety agencies.
Starting September 29, private cars, taxis, trotros, okadas and trucks will be barred from lanes designated for Ayalolo buses during peak hours (6am–9am towards CBD, 4pm–7pm from CBD) across Amasaman, Pokuase, Kasoa and Adenta corridors, with enforcement by GAPTE wardens and MTTD personnel.
Ghana's government will introduce contra-flow lanes for Ayalolo buses on the Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra and Kasoa–Accra corridors from September 29, 2026, operating during peak hours (6–9 am and 4–8 pm) to reduce journey times and congestion into the CBD.
Ghana's Ministry of Local Government has introduced contra-flow arrangements for Aayalolo Bus Rapid Transit services on the Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra, and Kasoa–Accra corridors during peak commuting hours (6–9 am and 4–8 pm) starting September 29. The dedicated lanes will be reserved exclusively for authorised Aayalolo buses, with private vehicles and other unauthorised road users prohibited, as part of efforts to reduce congestion and improve public transport reliability to the CBD.
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.
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.
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.
The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation Secretariat says a forensic audit found former Executive Secretary Dennis Edward Aboagye and the former Accountant responsible for financial irregularities, including unauthorised payments and failure to disclose bank accounts. The audit report has been submitted to the Economic and Organised Crime Office.
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.