Passengers in Kumasi are facing growing transportation challenges following a shortage of trotro vehicles, leading to long waits, overcrowding, and rising commuter frustration.
Speaking on the Morning Target Show on Bullet TV, the Public Relations Officer of the Concerned Drivers Association, David Agboado, criticised what he described as a lack of coordinated action to address the crisis.
“We are not thinking collectively; everyone is focused on their individual interests,” Mr. Agboado said.
He argued that government efforts to deploy Metro Mass Transit buses and Ayalolo services are insufficient to resolve the problem, stressing that the scale of the vehicle shortage requires broader engagement with transport operators.
“The deployment of Metro Mass and Ayalolo alone cannot solve the problem,” he noted.
Mr. Agboado also accused the Ministries of Trade and Transport of failing to treat the issue with the urgency it deserves. According to him, the sector has suffered from a lack of stakeholder engagement since the current administration took office.
“The minister and his deputy have failed to engage transport operators since assuming office over a year ago and must be held responsible,” he stated.
Touching on safety and regulation, Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Dr. Adam Bona, assured the public that strict procedures are followed before licences are issued.
“We conduct thorough background checks before issuing licences,” Dr. Bona said.
The ongoing vehicle scarcity continues to affect workers, traders, and students in Kumasi, with commuters calling for urgent government intervention to stabilise public transportation and ease daily hardships.