The government has strengthened public transportation services in the Bono Region with the deployment of sixteen new Metro Mass Transit (MMT) buses aimed at improving mobility and enhancing connectivity across several parts of the country.
The 29-seater buses have been handed over to the Bono Regional Management of Metro Mass Transit and will serve major routes within the Bono, Bono East, Ahafo and Northern regions.
The routes include Sunyani-Kumasi, Sunyani-Goaso, Sunyani-Sampa, Sunyani-Dormaa Ahenkro, Sunyani-Techiman, Techiman-Atebubu, Techiman-Hamile, Sunyani-Bolgatanga and Sunyani-Tamale.
The intervention forms part of government’s broader agenda to expand access to safe, affordable and reliable public transportation while supporting economic activities and regional integration.
Speaking during the handing-over ceremony, the Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa Esq., described the buses as a significant investment in the region’s transport infrastructure.
He noted that while acquiring new buses is important, maintaining them remains critical to ensuring their long-term usefulness.
The Minister therefore urged both Management and drivers of Metro Mass Transit to prioritize proper maintenance and responsible operation of the vehicles to guarantee efficient service delivery.
Bono Regional Manager of Metro Mass Transit (MMT) Limited, Ayomah Moro, assured the public that the buses would be properly managed and maintained.
He expressed confidence in the competence of the company’s operational teams and emphasized that drivers undergo rigorous training and are required to adhere strictly to company regulations.
According to him, Management has successfully revived several previously grounded buses and remains committed to ensuring that the newly acquired fleet is well maintained to provide reliable transportation services for commuters.
The addition of the new buses is expected to improve passenger comfort, reduce transportation challenges and enhance access to key commercial centres across the beneficiary regions.
By Claude Kumi Abisa
