General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn executive secretary of a private transport union Ibrahim Musa has dismissed claims that transport operators deliberately created the current shortage of commercial vehicles being experienced in certain parts of the country. 'It's not an amusing situation' – Veep on 'trotro' struggles at peak hoursHe explained that the lack of consistent resourcing for private transport operators has left many vehicles broken down, worsening the transport challenges being experienced across the country. They are all at the shops and then somebody in his publication will say we have created an artificial shortage. Musa further accused the government of sidelining private operators in budgetary allocations, while prioritising state-owned transport companies. Government directs STC buses back on roads amid transport congestion – Kwakye OfosuMusa also warned that unless urgent steps are taken to adequately resource private transport operators, the ongoing transport difficulties will persist.

Source: GhanaWeb January 16, 2026 16:37 UTC