Aayalolo contra-flow buses move over 8,000 passengers daily in Accra
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In Accra, Ghana, the government’s Aayalolo contra-flow bus system now carries more than 8,000 passengers each day.
The system began operating on September 29, 2026, on the Adenta, Amasaman, and Kasoa corridors to reduce traffic congestion during rush hour. Dawuda Awudu, Managing Director of the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), reported the initiative has improved mobility and shortened commute times for passengers.
Each Aayalolo bus accommodates around 85 passengers, and with multiple trips each day, the service significantly increases the number of people moved through the city. Commuters traveling from Adenta to Accra’s Central Business District now complete the journey in an average of 28 minutes during peak hours, a decrease from the previous two-hour trip. Similar reductions in travel time occurred on the Amasaman and Kasoa routes, dropping to 35 and 50 minutes respectively.
Awudu stated that GAPTE views the Aayalolo system as a social intervention to ease congestion in Greater Accra, not a profit-making venture. The organization is currently evaluating the initial results and plans to expand the system to other corridors, contingent on safety and the availability of more buses. Police escorts accompany the buses to improve safety and alert other drivers to the contra-flow lanes.
