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Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive

Also known as: GAPTE

Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive — operates Aayalolo Bus Rapid Transit services, implementing contra-flow system on major Accra corridors from September 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. 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 Gov’t Minister
  3. Joy Online

    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. …

    Adenta-Accra travel time improves significantly under contra-flow – GAPTE
  4. September 2026
  5. Joy Online

    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 …

    Aayalolo buses not speeding on contra-flow lanes – GAPTE assures commuters
  6. Joy Online

    … The pilot, being implemented by the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), will cover the Amasaman, Pokuase, Kasoa and Adenta corridors. …

    Private cars, taxis, trotros, okadas barred from Ayalolo lanes during peak hours
  7. Joy Online

    … The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, working with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) and the Department of Urban Roads (DUR), says the intervention …

    Ayalolo BRT to get contra-flow lanes on three major Accra corridors
  8. Joy Online

    … The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) and the Department of Urban Roads (DUR). …

    Aayalolo to operate contra-flow on three major Accra corridors
  9. Daily Guide

    … Speaking during an inspection tour of the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) terminal points at Adentan, Achimota and Kinbu, Mr. …

    Govt Moves To Revive Aayalolo Bus System
  10. Joy 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 Kinbu
  11. Joy Online

    … 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. …

    Mahama Ayariga proposes peak-hour dedicated lanes for Aayalolo buses
  12. July 2026
  13. Joy Online

    … It said the audit also examined transactions involving entities including PNY Investment Limited, BMABA Enterprise and GAPTE. …

    IMCC Secretariat says forensic audit found Dennis Aboagye culpable in financial irregularities
Society

Minister directs GAPTE to meet advertised contra-flow times

The News

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.

11 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Minister directs GAPTE to meet advertised contra-flow times

    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.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Adenta-Accra travel time cut from 150 to 23 minutes under BRT contra-flow

    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.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Aayalolo buses not speeding on new contra-flow lanes

    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.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. Accra begins pilot contraflow system for Ayalolo buses

    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.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ayalolo BRT gets contra-flow lanes on three Accra corridors

    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.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Aayalolo BRT launches contra-flow lanes on three Accra routes

    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.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Government to revive Aayalolo bus system to reduce congestion

    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 →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Local Government Minister tours Aayalolo bus facilities in Accra

    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 →

  2. Mahama Ayariga proposes peak-hour dedicated lanes for Aayalolo buses

    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 →

Monday 27 July

  1. IMCC Secretariat says forensic audit found Aboagye culpable

    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.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Sixty Aayalolo buses in Kumasi yield no revenue since 2018

    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 →

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