Deputy Transport Minister Hassan Tampuli has defended the inauguration of Ghana’s first fleet of electric buses, describing the initiative as a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to modernize urban transportation and improve traffic management.
In an interview on Thursday, November 28, Mr. Tampuli emphasized that the launch represents a broader vision to transform Ghana’s public transport system.
The unveiling ceremony, held on Wednesday, November 27, in Accra, was officiated by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
The event introduced the electric buses as a pilot project under the government’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.
Dr. Bawumia praised the initiative, highlighting the buses as a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution to the transportation challenges faced by residents of densely populated cities.
Responding to concerns that the launch might be an election-year strategy, Mr. Tampuli clarified that the project is part of a comprehensive ecosystem outlined in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 manifesto.
The manifesto includes plans to revolutionize Ghana’s public transport sector with a robust BRT system anchored on electric vehicles.
“The inauguration of the buses is part of a larger framework developed by the government,” Tampuli explained. “If you review the NPP’s 2024 manifesto, you will see a detailed plan for an elaborate BRT system based on electric vehicles. This is not an election gimmick—it’s a pilot phase to test the system’s efficiency.
“As we roll out the full system, we plan to modify the BRT to include dedicated lanes in the middle of major roads, which may require reconfiguring some lanes,” he told Citi News.
READ ALSO: