New MMT Buses to Replace Regional Fleet as Government Prepares More High-Capacity Vehicles for Cities – Transport Minister
June 8, 2026
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has explained that the 100 Metro Mass Transit (MMT) buses recently commissioned by the government are primarily intended to replace buses currently operating in the regions, rather than provide an immediate solution to public transport challenges in Accra.
The clarification comes after many residents of the capital expressed concerns that the new fleet had not yet translated into improved transportation services despite growing commuter difficulties.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, June 8, the Minister said the deployment of the new buses forms part of a broader plan to strengthen public transportation nationwide while freeing up larger-capacity buses for use in urban centres.
According to him, the 29-seater buses are being allocated to all regions across the country to replace existing high-occupancy vehicles. The larger buses being withdrawn from the regions will subsequently be redeployed to support intra-city transport services.
“These are 29-seater buses that are being assigned to all the regions. We are bringing back the high-occupancy buses from the regions into the intra-city arrangement and refurbishing them for operations,” he explained.
Mr. Nikpe noted that the retrieval and rehabilitation process has already begun, with a number of the larger buses currently undergoing maintenance to ensure they are roadworthy before returning to service.
He disclosed that 10 high-capacity buses have already been received from various regions and are being refurbished at workshops.
“We have so far received 10 buses from the regions, and they are currently at the workshop for refurbishing. They are expected to be deployed for intra-city operations next week,” he said.
The initiative is expected to enhance transportation services nationwide while increasing the availability of high-capacity buses in major urban areas, where demand for public transport remains high.
