Transport Minister Commits to Deployment of 100 New Buses

Accra: The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has assured Ghanaians that the 100 newly procured buses by the government will soon be deployed to improve public transportation, especially during peak hours. According to Ghana Web, the delay in operationalising the buses is due to ongoing administrative and technical processes, including driver training, vehicle registration, inspection, and servicing. Speaking in an interview with press members after appearing before Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, Nikpe explained that all the necessary procedures are being finalised to ensure the buses are safely integrated into the country's transport system. He further expressed optimism that the rollout process is nearing completion, adding that the drivers currently undergoing training are expected to complete the programme within days. 'We are almost at the end of rolling those buses out. The drivers are under training and should pass out either this week or early next week. Once everything is complete d, the buses will be released into the system,' he added. Nikpe noted that although the buses have already arrived in the country, they must undergo registration and licensing processes, while drivers are also being trained ahead of deployment. 'If you have a number of buses, they have to be registered, inspected, and properly serviced. Drivers also have to be trained and deployed so the buses can serve the people,' he said. Nikpe also assured the public that the buses would soon be operational, stressing that Ghanaians would begin to see them in service once all processes are completed.