1 week ago Ablakwa commissions six new buses to ease transport burden of Foreign Affairs Ministry staff

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has taken a significant step to improve staff welfare and productivity with the commissioning of six new buses to support the daily transportation needs of its workers.

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1 week ago 380 drivers arrested in Ashanti region for charging illegal fares ahead of Christmas

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has disclosed that a total of 380 commercial drivers have been apprehended for charging passengers fees that were not approved by the authorities. According to him, the operation began in November 2025 as part of a broader effort to enforce fare regulations during the Christmas season. He also revealed that the Regional Coordinating Council is in talks with the Ministry of Transport to secure additional bus support for the Christmas festivities. In a Facebook post, the Minister stated that "since last month, 380 drivers have been arrested for charging an unapproved fee. We’re also in talks with the Ministry of Transport for bus support.

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1 week ago Ghana to receive 300 new ISUZU buses to boost public transport, deputy transport minister confirms

Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Deputy Minister of Transport, has announced the final inspection of 300 new ISUZU buses in Egypt, which are set to be delivered to Ghana as part of efforts to modernise the country’s public transport system. The announcement was made in a Facebook post on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Affo-Toffey said the initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to providing efficient, safe, and reliable transport for Ghanaians.

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2 w. ago Transport ministry considers designated termination points for commercial vehicles to ease Accra traffic

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has outlined a long-term strategy to reduce congestion in Accra through the creation of designated termination points for commercial vehicles arriving from other parts of the country.

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2 w. ago Transport ministry to enforce mandatory union membership for commercial drivers to ease Accra traffic

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, says his Ministry will soon enforce mandatory union membership for commercial drivers as part of efforts to address chronic traffic congestion in Accra.

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2 w. ago Commuters to pay existing approved fares under emergency bus support – Transport Minister

Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari has assured commuters that fares on the newly deployed peak-hour buses will remain the same approved rates agreed between transport unions and the Ministry. He said passengers will pay the usual charges despite the involvement of additional public and private operators to ease Accra’s worsening evening transport crisis. Speaking on The Super Morning Show on Joy FM on Thursday, the Minister stressed that the intervention is not a special service with new pricing.

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2 w. ago Transport Ministry deploys task force to tackle public transport challenges in Accra

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced the deployment of an 11-member task force to conduct a comprehensive assessment of public transport conditions in Accra.

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2 w. ago Gov’t to roll out emergency bus support on major Accra routes to ease peak

The Ministry of Transport has begun deploying additional buses on four major Accra corridors during peak hours to ease the worsening transportation challenges commuters face in the evenings. Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari announced the move, saying the emergency measure is expected to improve safety, reduce long waits, and curb exorbitant fares charged by some […]

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2 w. ago Majority rejects Minority’s ‘Mahama third term’ claims, says debate is dangerous and unfounded

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has dismissed accusations by the Minority that President John Dramani Mahama is seeking a third term in office, describing the claim as baseless and potentially harmful to national discourse. Speaking on the AM show on Wednesday, Mahama Ayariga said the Minority’s repeated claims could unintentionally plant the very idea they are warning against. “As for the question of John Mahama wanting to do a third term — which he hasn’t said he wants to do — that’s the funny thing,” he said.

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2 w. ago Formalizing Okadas Will Boost Youth Employment and Safety Nationwide

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/formalizing-okadas-will-boost-youth-employment-and-safety-nationwide-osman-ayariga-declares-at-yango-conference/At the Yango Partner Conference 2025, Mr. Osman Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority, highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to formalize motorcycle and tricycle commercial operations—a move set to create more structured opportunities for young people. Mr. Ayariga announced that the Ministry of Transport is finalizing a framework to legalize okada and pragyia services, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/formalizing-okadas-will-boost-youth-employment-and-safety-nationwide-osman-ayariga-declares-at-yango-conference/

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3 w. ago Transport Ministry rejects minority’s claim of GH¢10m budget overspend

The Ministry of Transport has dismissed allegations from the Minority in Parliament that it overspent its 2025 capital expenditure by nearly GH¢10 million.

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