Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has inaugurated Ghana’s first fleet of electric buses (EVs), marking a significant milestone in modernizing the nation’s public transportation system.
The buses, set to begin test operations this week, align with Dr. Bawumia’s vision of adopting electric vehicles to reduce transportation costs and enhance efficiency in the sector.
Speaking at the inauguration on November 27, the Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL), Albert Adu Boahen, highlighted measures to ensure the effective deployment of the buses on key routes, including Oyibi-Accra, Accra-Amasaman, and Ashaiman-Accra.
The initiative is projected to cut public transport costs by 40%, with plans to install charging facilities at all MMTL stations across the capital to support the rollout.
“This represents a remarkable 40% savings in operational costs, allowing us to reinvest in expanding and enhancing our services. Part of this cost reduction will also be passed on to the public through more affordable fares and reliable service.
“Additionally, electric buses provide a smoother and quieter ride, improving the overall passenger experience. The board and management are aware of the paradigm shift in passenger preference in the emerging segmented market in the road transport industry.
“We know that is our mandate as a company to ensure that the needed system, operational structures and resources are in place for the effective management of these buses,” he stated.
