Aayalolo could cut costs by 30% with dedicated bus lanes – AMA
The Director of Transport at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Alex Johnson, has voiced his support for the proposal to dedicate lanes to Aayalolo buses during peak hours, saying this would increase its revenue generation by as much as 45%. According to him, dedicated lanes would allow buses to spend less time in traffic and […]
AMA Director Alex Johnson supports the idea of dedicating bus lanes for Aayalolo buses during peak hours. Johnson believes this would boost the revenue of Aayalolo buses by up to 45%. By eliminating time spent in traffic, buses could make more trips, reducing operating costs by approximately 30%, he explained on Channel One TV. Johnson highlighted that traffic congestion significantly raises operation costs and limits the number of trips buses can make in a day.
"The implication for operations is that the cost of operations increases by 30% when you are stuck in traffic," he said. Johnson added that dedicated lanes would enable Aayalolo buses to generate more revenue compared to regular traffic lanes. According to the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), years of studying the transport system have provided enough data to argue for dedicated bus lanes.
The proposal for dedicated lanes by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, aims to enhance public transport efficiency, minimize congestion-induced delays, and improve bus reliability for commuters.
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