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State Transport Company

State-owned bus operator planning fleet expansion and raising passenger fares in response to operational pressures.

2026-05-172026-10-01

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The State Transport Company (STC) is set to increase passenger fares by up to 8% this week, citing rising fuel prices and other operational costs. …

    STC fares to go up by up to 8% this week – Deputy MD
  3. August 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … An initial technical assessment has already been conducted by the State Transport Company (STC), with further inspections expected to determine the extent of repairs required before the ambulances are certified roadworthy. …

    Health Ministry hands over 30 ambulances to National Security for refurbishment
  5. Joy Online

    The death toll from the fatal road crash involving a State Transport Company (STC) bus, a fuel tanker, a Mitsubishi pick-up, and a Kia Sorento at Etukrom near Bonsu Junction in the Eastern Region has risen to three. …

    Death toll in Etukrom STC bus crash rises to three as 11-Year-old girl succumbs to injuries
  6. Joy Online

    Two people have been confirmed dead following a fatal multi-vehicle collision involving a State Transport Company (STC) bus, two fuel tankers, a Kia Sorento and a Mitsubishi pick-up at Etukrom, near Bunso Junction in the Eastern Region on Monday, August 3. …

    Two killed, six injured in fiery multi-vehicle crash near Bunso Junction
  7. July 2026
  8. The Chronicle

    … The Review also announced the reallocation of GH¢400 million for high-capacity buses for Metro Mass Transit and the State Transport Company, while GH¢350 million has been redirected to support emergency flood response following the June floods. …

    US$1.7bn Ready For Accra–K’si Expressway -Ato Forson
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    … The initiative is expected to bolster the fleets of Metro Mass Transit (MMT), the State Transport Company (STC) and other public operators, while enhancing safe, reliable and affordable services for commuters. …

    Mid-Year Budget: New buses, roads, energy gains to drive growth – Finance Minister
  10. June 2026
  11. Daily Guide

    A State Transport Company (STC) bus was swept away this morning at Achimota–Abofu following the heavy downpour, resulting in floods in several parts of Accra. …

    STC Bus Swept Away By Floods At Achimota–Abofu
  12. Joy Online

    … The exercise began at 4:30 a.m. at the State Transport Company (STC) main station, where officers conducted thorough searches of passengers, luggage and vehicles before departure. …

    NACOC intensifies anti-drug operations with search and public education at Accra bus terminals
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    The State Transport Company (STC) says it is taking urgent steps to address mounting concerns over long waiting times and the condition of some of its buses, following growing public frustration at terminals across the country. …

    STC targets 120 new buses to combat mounting terminal delays
  15. Joy Online

    The State Transport Company (STC) says it is taking urgent steps to address mounting concerns over long waiting times and the condition of some of its buses, following growing public frustration at terminals across the country. …

    STC targets 120 new buses to tackle mounting terminal delays

Yesterday

  1. STC to increase passenger fares by up to 8% this week

    The State Transport Company will raise fares by up to 8% this week, citing rising fuel prices and other operational costs. The Transport Ministry has approved the increase, and STC Deputy Managing Director Nuru Hamidan said the adjustment is necessary to sustain the company's operations while keeping fares relatively affordable compared to other operators.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Health Ministry hands 30 ambulances to National Security for refurbishment

    The Ministry of Health and National Ambulance Service have handed over 30 ambulances stationed at Ghana Air Force Base to National Security for refurbishment, following legal clearance from the Attorney-General's office. The restored vehicles will be integrated into the National Ambulance Service fleet to improve emergency medical response capacity across the country.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Etukrom STC bus crash death toll rises to three with girl's death

    The death toll from a multi-vehicle crash at Etukrom near Bonsu Junction in the Eastern Region has risen to three after an 11-year-old girl succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Hawa Memorial Hospital. The crash on Monday, August 3, 2026, involved an STC bus, fuel tanker, Mitsubishi pick-up, and Kia Sorento, leaving three vehicles completely burnt and one extensively damaged.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Multi-vehicle crash near Bunso Junction kills two

    Two people died and six were injured in a multi-vehicle collision involving an STC bus, two fuel tankers, a Kia Sorento and a Mitsubishi pick-up at Etukrom near Bunso Junction on Monday, August 3. The crash triggered fires that engulfed the STC bus, one fuel tanker and the Mitsubishi, while the second fuel tanker veered into a nearby river and caught fire.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

  1. 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.

    24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. 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 →

Monday 29 June

  1. Heavy rains sweep STC bus, flood Accra streets

    A State Transport Company bus was swept away by floods at Achimota–Abofu on Monday following heavy rainfall that started Sunday evening. The floods disrupted traffic and halted activities across Accra, leaving passengers stranded as transport services were temporarily suspended in parts of the capital.

    29 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 18 June

  1. NACOC conducts drug searches and education at Accra bus terminals

    The Narcotics Control Commission carried out large-scale searches and public education at major bus terminals across Accra on June 18, using its K9 Unit and Education Department to intercept illicit drugs and raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and legal consequences.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

  1. STC plans 120 new buses to address terminal delays

    The State Transport Company says it will add nearly 120 new buses before year-end to ease long waiting times at terminals and improve passenger experience. The announcement comes after public complaints about service delays and bus conditions.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. STC plans 120 new buses to reduce terminal delays nationwide

    The State Transport Company says it will add nearly 120 new buses before year-end to address growing complaints about long waiting times and bus conditions at terminals across Ghana. The company's Deputy Managing Director attributed some delays to mandatory technical inspections after each journey for safety, though acknowledged operational strain on the current fleet.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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