{
  "id": 19327175,
  "title": "Government to deploy 40 police motorbikes to stop motorists joining Ayalolo convoys",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/government-to-deploy-40-police-motorbikes-to-stop-motorists-joining",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T12:02:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-to-deploy-40-police-motorbikes-to-stop-motorists-joining-ayalolo-convoys/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government plans to deploy between 30 and 40 additional police motorbikes to curb private motorists from joining Ayalolo bus convoys, as part of efforts to enhance traffic control and safety along the routes. The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) will receive these motorbikes, with officers positioned at key intersections to monitor bus movements and prevent unauthorized vehicles from joining the convoys. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, announced this initiative during an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Tuesday, November 10. Ayariga stated that the government has already consulted the police on the matter and instructed officers escorting Ayalolo buses to be vigilant and block any private vehicles attempting to merge with the convoys. The additional motorbikes will bolster police operations, particularly at intersections where private motorists might attempt to join the buses. The Minister assured that discussions on this matter have taken place, and the motorbikes are now at the disposal of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department. The police have been directed to identify strategic intersections, where officers will be stationed to regulate bus movements and deter unauthorized vehicles from joining the convoys. Ayariga emphasized that these measures aim to strengthen traffic enforcement along the Ayalolo routes, ensuring the smooth operation of the buses without interference from private motorists.",
  "summary": "The government is set to deploy between 30 and 40 additional police motorbikes to prevent private motorists from illegally joining Ayalolo bus convoys as part of efforts to improve traffic control and safety along their routes.",
  "key_points": [
    "Government to deploy 30-40 police motorbikes",
    "Motor Traffic and Transport Department to receive them",
    "Measures aim to control Ayalolo bus convoys"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}