GAPTE intensifies efforts to increase bus availability for Aayalolo contra-flow system

The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) is ramping up its efforts to boost bus availability for its Aayalolo contra-flow service, aiming to meet increasing passenger demand and expand the initiative to more corridors in the Greater Accra Region. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, GAPTE's Managing Director Dawuda Awudu revealed that the organization is actively repairing damaged buses and engaging the sector minister to explore acquiring additional vehicles.

The contra-flow system, introduced on September 29, 2026, targets three major corridors: Accra-Adenta, Accra-Kasoa, and Accra-Amasaman, with the goal of alleviating passenger congestion during peak hours. Since its launch, the system has significantly reduced travel times and improved mobility, with commuters experiencing an average reduction of 28 minutes on the Adenta-City Business District route, 35 minutes on Amasaman-City Business District, and 50 minutes on the Kasoa-City Business District routes.

Despite the success, the existing fleet faces pressure, particularly during peak hours, prompting GAPTE to assess the performance of current corridors before expanding the service. Mr Awudu emphasized that the initiative's primary objective is to enhance public mobility rather than maximize revenue, positioning it as a social intervention designed to make transportation more accessible and affordable.

Public education and safety measures, including buses operated in convoys, have bolstered compliance and safety. GAPTE urges all stakeholders to support the initiative, stressing that cooperation is vital to maintaining its benefits. The organization remains committed to improving service reliability and expanding the system as capacity allows.