The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has deployed 18 buses to key locations within the Central Business District to transport passengers to and from various parts of the city during peak hours this Christmas season.
The festive period is often marked by a shortage of commercial vehicles, leaving many commuters stranded and creating opportunities for some transport operators to overcharge passengers, in some cases collecting fares far above approved rates.
Although task forces have been stationed at major transport terminals to monitor drivers and curb the practice, the Assembly acknowledges that enforcement has been challenging due to the imbalance between the limited number of vehicles and the surge in passenger demand.
To mitigate the situation, the KMA says it has introduced additional buses on major routes across Greater Kumasi to reduce pressure on commuters and improve access to transport.
The Public Relations Officer of the Assembly, Henrietta Afia Konadu Aboagye, said the intervention is being supported by enhanced security and traffic management.
“The Assembly has also secured additional support from the police command, which has deployed 10 more personnel to assist with security and traffic control,” she said in an interview with Citi News on Wednesday, December 24.
On concerns about congestion within the Central Business District during the festive rush, the KMA PRO said the Assembly is working closely with the police to increase the presence of traffic and security officers on major roads to ensure smooth vehicular movement and the safety of residents and visitors.
