The Deputy Minister of Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has assured that the government will restore Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) to full capacity and position it to operate a 24-hour service under the administration’s flagship 24-hour Economy policy.

She said the government had prioritised the retooling of the state-owned transport company with modern buses and facilities to improve efficiency, expand services, and revive abandoned routes.

“Although this may seem challenging, I assure that the government through the Ministry of Transport will provide necessary support, whether through bus acquisition or other essential resources for your mission. I am confident that MMTL will regain its reputation as a reliable pillar of our national transportation system,” Mrs Affo-Toffey said.

The Deputy Minister made the remarks during a working visit to the Metro Mass headquarters on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The visit formed part of a broader tour of agencies under the Transport Ministry, which has already taken her to the Ghana Airports Company, the National Road Safety Authority and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority.

Metro Mass has in recent years faced a sharp decline in operations due to a shrinking fleet, deteriorating infrastructure and low staff morale, resulting in high attrition. Currently, the company runs only 115 operational buses on 88 routes, a significant drop from its peak of 350 routes.

Welcoming the Deputy Minister, the Managing Director of MMTL, Cezario Kale, said management had identified the three main challenges confronting the company as dwindling fleet size, poor infrastructure, and weak staff motivation.

“When we assumed office, we were confronted with three critical issues – dwindling fleet of buses, poor infrastructure, and low morale among staff due to poor conditions of service. But we have challenged ourselves, just like the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama challenged us, to solve these problems, and we’re on track,” Mr Kale said.

He expressed confidence that the introduction of new buses and improved working conditions would reposition Metro Mass as a central driver of the government’s 24-hour Economy initiative.

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