Government tackles transportation crisis with GH¢400 million boost

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government is reallocating GH¢400 million to acquire high-occupancy buses to improve public transportation and ease commuting challenges across the country.

Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Dr Forson said the investment forms part of the government's commitment to improving urban mobility by providing safe, reliable and affordable public transport services.

According to him, the funds will be used to strengthen the fleets of state-owned transport operators, including Metro Mass Transit and the State Transport Company (STC).

"Mr Speaker, Government is committed to improving urban mobility and providing safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation for Ghanaians.

"To this end, Government is reallocating GH¢400 million for the acquisition of high-occupancy buses to strengthen the fleets of state-owned transport companies, including Metro Mass Transit and the State Transport Company (STC)," he said.

The Finance Minister explained that the intervention is expected to increase public transport capacity, particularly on busy urban and intercity routes, while reducing long queues experienced by commuters during peak periods.

He added that the initiative will also provide Ghanaians with a more reliable and efficient alternative to private vehicle use.

"This intervention will expand public transport capacity, particularly along high-demand urban and intercity routes, reduce long passenger queues during peak hours, and provide commuters with a more reliable and efficient alternative to private vehicle use," Dr Forson stated.

Background

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

The review, which is required under Ghana's public financial management laws, provides an update on the country's economic performance during the first half of the year, including government revenue and expenditure, debt servicing, and the fiscal outlook for the remainder of 2026.