The Deputy Minister of Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to revamping Metro Mass Transport Limited (MMTL) as part of its reset agenda, assuring that the company will soon operate on a 24-hour basis under the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy.

She explained that the Ministry of Transport will resource the company with modern buses and improved facilities to enhance efficiency, expand services and reactivate abandoned routes caused by a dwindling fleet.

According to her, these interventions will restore MMTL’s “lost glory” and reposition it as a vibrant and visible pillar of Ghana’s public transportation system.

“Although this may seem challenging, I assure you that the government, through the Ministry of Transport, will provide the necessary support—whether through the acquisition of new buses or other essential resources. I am confident that MMTL will regain its reputation as a reliable national transport service,” Affo-Toffey said.

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The Deputy Minister made these remarks during a working visit to MMTL on Thursday, October 2, 2025, to familiarize herself with the company’s operations and challenges.

The visit formed part of a broader tour of agencies under the Ministry, including earlier stops at the Ghana Airports Company, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).

Metro Mass Transport has in recent years grappled with severe operational challenges—chief among them a drastically reduced fleet, which has led to revenue losses, abandonment of routes and declining staff morale.

Welcoming the Deputy Minister, MMTL’s Managing Director, Cezario Kale, Esq., highlighted the company’s difficulties but expressed optimism about a turnaround.

“When we assumed office, we faced three critical issues: a dwindling fleet of buses, poor infrastructure and low staff morale due to poor conditions of service. But we have challenged ourselves—just as President John Dramani Mahama has challenged us—to solve these problems, and we are on track,” he stated.

Currently, MMTL operates 115 buses across 88 routes, a steep decline from its previous capacity of 350 routes.

Kale believes that the injection of modern buses and revamped infrastructure will transform the fortunes of the company.

He also assured that MMTL is ready to lead in the implementation of the 24-hour economy policy through continuous transport services.

“MMTL will serve as a catalyst in the resetting agenda, particularly in driving the 24-hour economy policy. Transport service is key to every transformative agenda,” he emphasised.