2026 Budget Review: Government Earmarks GH¢400 Million
To Roll Out On High-Capacity Buses To Ease Public Pressure
Commuters across Ghana could soon experience significant relief as the government has allocated GH¢400 million for the procurement of high-occupancy buses to bolster the country’s public transport system.
The announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during the presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, where he outlined the government’s efforts to improve mass transit, reduce commuting challenges and enhance mobility nationwide.
The investment will be used to strengthen the fleets of state-owned transport operators, particularly Metro Mass Transit and the State Transport Company (STC), as part of a broader strategy to modernise public transportation and provide Ghanaians with safer, more reliable and affordable travel options.
Dr. Ato Forson said the intervention is expected to ease pressure on overcrowded transport routes, reduce long waiting times at bus terminals and improve access to dependable transport services for workers, students and traders who rely heavily on public transport each day.
He explained that expanding the fleet of high-capacity buses would not only improve passenger convenience but also support economic activity by facilitating the efficient movement of people across urban and intercity corridors.
“Government is committed to improving urban mobility and providing safe, reliable and affordable public transport 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,” the Finance Minister stated.
The allocation forms part of a wider package of interventions announced in the Mid-Year Budget Review aimed at strengthening public infrastructure, improving essential services and sustaining the country’s economic recovery.
If implemented as planned, the acquisition of the new buses is expected to enhance the capacity of state transport operators, improve service reliability and offer commuters a more efficient alternative amid rising demand for organised public transport across the country.
Author: Joyce Owusu
