Aayalolo contra-flow moves over 8,000 passengers daily – GAPTE boss
More than 8,000 passengers are transported daily by the Aayalolo contra-flow system being implemented by the government to ease passenger congestion in Accra at peak hours.
The Aayalolo contra-flow system, implemented by the government to alleviate passenger congestion in Accra during peak hours, transports over 8,000 passengers daily. This initiative, launched on September 29, 2026, currently runs on three major corridors: Adenta, Amasaman, and Kasoa. Dawuda Awudu, Managing Director of GAPTE, reported on Thursday that the system has significantly enhanced mobility and reduced travel times for commuters.
Each Aayalolo bus can carry approximately 85 passengers, allowing the service to transport thousands of commuters through multiple trips throughout the day. With 10 buses operating concurrently and making frequent trips, the system is capable of moving more than 8,000 passengers, thereby easing pressure on roads and improving access to public transport.
Commuters traveling from Adenta to the Central Business District (CBD) can now complete their journey in an average of 28 minutes during peak hours, down from around two hours. The journey from the CBD to Adenta takes approximately 30 minutes in the morning and 40 minutes in the evening, a considerable improvement from the previous two-and-a-half hours.
The Kasoa corridor also benefits from this system, with journeys now taking about 50 minutes, a significant reduction from over three hours. The improvements have positively impacted workers, traders, and students, and have encouraged private vehicle owners to join in reducing congestion. GAPTE's success is attributed to extensive education and sensitization campaigns, which have improved public compliance and safety.
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Police Service escorts the buses, ensuring a safer journey for commuters. GAPTE is currently evaluating the initial results before expanding the system to other established corridors, pending safety considerations and the availability of additional buses. The expansion depends on discussions with the sector minister to strengthen the fleet.
Awudu dismissed concerns about the initiative's profitability, emphasizing that it is a social intervention aimed at reducing congestion and enhancing mobility in Greater Accra. He urged all stakeholders to support the initiative, highlighting its primary objective of improving public transport reliability rather than displacing trotro operators.
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