Metro Mass Transit

Also known as: MMT

Metro Mass Transit — state-owned bus transport operator receiving new vehicle allocations and government support for fleet expansion.

2026-05-122026-07-25

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May 2026
12 MayJoy Online
… Among the entities listed as non-compliant were the Minerals Development Fund, Metro Mass Transit, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, Minerals Commission, National Communications Authority, District Assemblies Common Fund, Lands Commission, Youth Employment Agency, Ghana Broadc …
61 out of 185 SOEs met April 30 deadline for submitting 2025 financial statements

Business

US$1.7bn allocated for Accra–Kumasi Expressway project

The News

Ghana's Finance Minister announced that US$1.7 billion has been deposited in a dedicated account at the Bank of Ghana for the 176-kilometre six-lane Accra–Kumasi Expressway, which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to about two hours. The Ghana Armed Forces has cleared 122 kilometres of the required right-of-way, with procurement for the main construction contract expected to commence in September.

23 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

US$1.7bn allocated for Accra–Kumasi Expressway project
Ghana's Finance Minister announced that US$1.7 billion has been deposited in a dedicated account at the Bank of Ghana for the 176-kilometre six-lane Accra–Kumasi Expressway, which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to about two hours. The Ghana Armed Forces has cleared 122 kilometres of the required right-of-way, with procurement for the main construction contract expected to commence in September.
23 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Government allocates GH¢400m for new buses, oil investment increases
The Finance Minister announced the government has set aside GH¢400 million to procure high-capacity buses for state-owned transport companies to improve public transportation. He also disclosed that petroleum sector reforms have attracted more than US$3.5 billion in fresh investment commitments from partners in Jubilee and Offshore Cape Three Points oil fields.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 23 June

Six killed, 34 rescued in Volta Region road accidents
Six people died and 34 others were rescued following multiple road traffic accidents across the Volta Region on Sunday, June 21, according to the Ghana National Fire Service. Incidents occurred at separate locations, with one crash involving a Metro Mass Transit bus from Accra to Dambai that killed four people and injured 24 others.
23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 22 June

Volta Region road crashes kill six, injure 34 in June incidents
The Ghana National Fire Service responded to multiple road crashes in Volta Region on June 21, 2026, resulting in 6 deaths and 34 injuries. Two crashes occurred near Kpeve on the Peki–Kpeve Road, with firefighters rescuing 24 victims from a Metro Mass Transit bus; a third crash at Ho Civic Centre left two dead among ten rescued victims.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Six dead in Volta road crashes; GNFS rescues 34
Ghana National Fire Service responded to multiple road crashes in Volta Region on June 21, 2026, that killed 6 people and injured 34. Two incidents near Kpeve left 4 dead and 24 rescued from a Metro Mass Transit bus; a third crash at Ho Civic Centre resulted in 2 deaths and 10 rescues.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Six dead, 34 rescued in Volta Region road crashes
Six people died and 34 were rescued following multiple road traffic crashes across the Volta Region on Sunday, June 21, 2026, according to the Ghana National Fire Service. The incidents occurred at separate locations in the region, with fire officers responding to crashes that included a collision involving a MAN truck, a Toyota Camry, and a Metro Mass Transit bus with 28 passengers.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 21 June

Four dead, two critical in Metro Mass bus accident on Peki stretch
A Metro Mass Transit bus travelling from Accra to Dambai veered off the road and plunged into a ditch on the Peki stretch in Volta Region on Sunday, killing four of the 28 people on board and leaving two others in critical condition. Two pregnant women were among those affected in the crash, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Upper West Region receives five new Metro Mass buses
Five new Metro Mass Transit buses have been handed over to the Upper West Region to address transport shortages and overcrowding. The Minister said the buses require proper maintenance and accountability as vital public assets.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

Transport Minister urges Metro Mass to build internal capacity
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on Metro Mass Transit to strengthen internal systems and reduce dependence on government support for fleet expansion, urging the company to build operational capacity to self-generate resources for growth over the next two to three years.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

Diesel bus purchase conflicts with Ghana's EV transition goals
Ghana has procured 300 diesel buses (first batch of 100 Isuzu 29-seaters delivered, with further deliveries in August and November) for Metro Mass Transit and State Transport Corporation, but the move draws criticism for contradicting the 2023 National Electric Vehicle Policy, which targets 35 percent EV penetration in new vehicle sales and 60 percent electrification of government fleet by 2035.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 12 May

Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline
As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →