{
  "id": 6403270,
  "title": "48 grounded Aayalolo buses repaired and deployed across Accra",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/48-grounded-aayalolo-buses-repaired-and-deployed-across-accra",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T08:42:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/48-grounded-aayalolo-buses-repaired-and-deployed-across-accra/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) has bolstered its fleet of Aayalolo buses with the addition of 48 restored vehicles, aiming to enhance public transportation and alleviate traffic congestion in Accra. This expansion has increased the total number of Aayalolo buses servicing the Greater Accra Region from 80 to 128. GAPTE Managing Director, Awudu Dawuda, revealed this development during a visit by Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, who assessed the service's operations at the Madina Aayalolo terminal. The deployment of these buses is part of GAPTE's ongoing commitment to improve mobility, especially in light of persistent traffic issues in Accra. Dawuda explained that while GAPTE inherited 80 functioning buses, an additional 48 grounded vehicles were repaired and deployed on various routes to boost service capacity. With the current fleet of 128 buses, GAPTE aims to enhance its ability to serve more commuters and offer an alternative to private transport, contributing to efforts to reduce congestion and improve movement within the capital.",
  "summary": "The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) has expanded its operational fleet with the deployment of 48 repaired Aayalolo buses, in a move aimed at improving public transport and easing traffic pressure in Accra. The additional buses have increased the number of Aayalolo vehicles currently serving commuters across the Greater Accra Region from 80 to […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Local Government Minister inspects Aayalolo buses at Madina, Achimota and Kinbu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/local-government-minister-inspects-aayalolo-buses-at-madina-achimota",
        "published": "2026-09-08T10:41:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Local Government Minister inspects Aayalolo buses at Madina, Achimota and Kinbu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/local-government-minister-inspects-aayalolo-buses-at-madina-achimota-6320900",
        "published": "2026-09-08T19:43:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Over 48 Aayalolo buses have been repaired and deployed in Accra - GAPTE",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/over-48-aayalolo-buses-have-been-repaired-and-deployed-in-accra-gapte",
        "published": "2026-09-09T06:44:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}