TAGG sounds alarm over Ghana's transport infrastructure crisis

The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has issued a warning regarding the deteriorating state of the nation’s public transport infrastructure, describing the situation as a major impediment to economic productivity and the welfare of traders and workers.

In a statement released on January 20, 2026, TAGG highlighted systemic deficiencies across both public and private transportation sectors.

Key issues identified include insufficient fleet capacity in state-run services like the Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit network, critical vehicular shortages among private operators due to supply chain disruptions and prohibitive import levies that hinder reinvestment in transport assets.

The group has petitioned the Government of Ghana, including President John Dramani Mahama, the Minister of Transport and the Parliamentary Select Committee on Transport to implement urgent interventions.

TAGG’s recommendations include a 50% duty remission on imported commercial vehicles for licensed operators, the establishment of a strategic spare parts import facilitation programme and the acceleration of public transport expansion projects in urban centers.

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“The inability of our transport systems to meet demand is not just an inconvenience it is a barrier to economic growth and the daily livelihoods of thousands of Ghanaians,” said David Kwadwo Amoateng, President of TAGG.

“We urge the government to act swiftly to restore mobility and economic vitality across our cities.”

According to TAGG, the transport crisis is already manifesting in all major population centers, leading to commuter exploitation through irregular fare practices, delays that impact traders’ schedules, and a measurable decline in commercial activity viability.

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