Aayalolo buses not speeding on contra-flow lanes – GAPTE assures commuters
The Managing Director of the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive, Awudu Dawud, has assured commuters that Aayalolo buses operating on the newly introduced contra-flow lanes are not speeding to beat traffic, insisting that drivers have received special training to ensure passenger safety.
Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive boss Awudu Dawud has stated that Aayalolo buses operating on the new contra-flow lanes are not speeding to avoid traffic congestion, emphasizing that driver training and safety measures are in place. The implementation of the contra-flow system has been met with mixed reactions, as commuters report shorter travel times but express concerns about the safety of buses traveling against normal traffic flow.
Dawud assured the public that safety was a priority in the planning and execution of the project, with various stakeholders, including the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Interior, National Road Safety Authority, and Department of Urban Roads, working together to ensure passenger and road user safety.
Buses are escorted by motorcades during their use of the contra-flow lanes to alert other road users and discourage them from entering the designated lanes. Dawud clarified that the buses were not intended to take advantage of the free lanes for excessive speeds and that the drivers had been specifically trained to prevent accidents and ensure passenger safety.
Despite initial concerns, passengers have expressed satisfaction with the time saved during their journeys, with some reporting significant reductions in travel time compared to heavy traffic conditions.
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