General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comVice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is set to visit the Ministry of Transport to engage the sector’s leadership over persistent public transport challenges in the Greater Accra Region on Friday, January 16, 2026. The engagement will focus on the acute shortage of commercial vehicles, long waiting times, and rising transport fares, particularly during morning and evening peak hours. Discussions are expected to be focused on measures currently being implemented by the Ministry of Transport and additional interventions being considered to restore vehicle availability and ease pressure on commuters. The situation has also led to increased demand for transport, with some operators taking undue advantage by charging unapproved fares. MAG/EBOne year on: Watch what some Ghanaians are saying about ORALMeanwhile, watch as Ghanaians respond to Ofori-Atta's detention

Source: GhanaWeb January 16, 2026 13:57 UTC