Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) is poised to enhance its fleet with the acquisition of approximately 300 Isuzu buses by February 2026, as part of initiatives aimed at mitigating the increasing shortage of public transport vehicles in Accra.
This announcement was made during a visit by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang on Friday, January 16, to the company’s headquarters in Accra, where MMT management revealed ongoing partnerships with private suppliers and investors to broaden its operations.
As stated by MMT’s Managing Director, Kale Cesar, the company is also collaborating with private vendors to acquire 15-seater Toyota Hiace buses and 30-seater Coaster buses to enhance transport services throughout the capital.
“We have a company that is set to provide us with around 300 Isuzu buses by next month, February. Your Excellency, we have also engaged additional private vendors who will supply Toyota Hiace buses and some 30-seater Coaster buses,” he remarked.
Mr. Cesar elaborated that the intended acquisitions are part of a comprehensive strategy to augment the number of buses in active service and alleviate pressure on the current fleet.
He also disclosed that MMT has already entered into a contract with a private supplier for 100 electric buses; however, funding limitations have hindered full delivery.
“We already have an existing contract for electric vehicles. The contractor has only delivered 10 units, and with the release of funds by the Ministry of Finance, the remaining 90 buses could be delivered,” he noted.
The Managing Director, therefore, urged the Ministry of Finance to release the necessary funds to facilitate the delivery of the remaining electric buses, emphasizing that this action would significantly bolster MMT’s capacity and enhance public transport services.
