The Deputy Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited in charge of Operations and Technical, Haruon Apaw-Wiredu, has revealed that plans are underway for the construction of modern, well-equipped bus terminals across the country as part of the company’s restructuring and modernization agenda.
Speaking during a familiarization tour of the company’s operations in Koforidua in the Eastern Region, Mr. Apaw-Wiredu bemoaned the current state of Metro Mass terminals is below acceptable standards, lacking the basic amenities needed to provide safe, comfortable, and convenient services for commuters.
“As part of our strategic reset, we are working towards building modern bus terminals with improved facilities — including waiting areas, cargo handling sections, shops, ticketing offices, clean washrooms, and security posts — to meet the expectations of today’s commuters,” he stated.
He indicated that the new terminals will be piloted at either Kumasi or Tamale for same to be replicated across the country.
The Deputy MD, stared that the modern terminals would not only enhance passenger experience but also improve revenue generation for the company through the provision of additional services and rental spaces.
The Deputy MD expressed concern over the state of Metro Mass operations in the Eastern Region, describing it as one of the poorest-performing branches visited so far, with only four operational buses.
He assured workers that while a comprehensive restructuring is imminent, it would be aimed at improving facilities, human resource capacity, and operational standards rather than targeting staff for layoffs.
The Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited, Cezar Kale Esq. announced plans to procure 1,000 new buses, including minibuses, cargo trucks, and electric buses, in a two-phase exercise in the next two years aimed at reviving the struggling state transport company.
According to Mr. Kale, an initial 500 buses will be rolled out in the first phase of the procurement to boost the company’s fleet and improve operational efficiency. He revealed that over 200 old and unserviceable buses are set to be scrapped as part of the restructuring.
Source : Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
Metro Mass Transit to Construct Modern Bus Terminals with Enhanced Facilities — Deputy MD Haruon Apaw-Wiredu
The Deputy Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited in charge of Operations and Technical, Haruon Apaw-Wiredu, has revealed that plans are underway for the construction of modern, well-equipped bus terminals across the country as part of the company’s restructuring and modernization agenda.
Speaking during a familiarization tour of the company’s operations in Koforidua in the Eastern Region, Mr. Apaw-Wiredu bemoaned the current state of Metro Mass terminals is below acceptable standards, lacking the basic amenities needed to provide safe, comfortable, and convenient services for commuters.
“As part of our strategic reset, we are working towards building modern bus terminals with improved facilities — including waiting areas, cargo handling sections, shops, ticketing offices, clean washrooms, and security posts — to meet the expectations of today’s commuters,” he stated.
He indicated that the new terminals will be piloted at either Kumasi or Tamale for same to be replicated across the country.
The Deputy MD, stared that the modern terminals would not only enhance passenger experience but also improve revenue generation for the company through the provision of additional services and rental spaces.
The Deputy MD expressed concern over the state of Metro Mass operations in the Eastern Region, describing it as one of the poorest-performing branches visited so far, with only four operational buses.
He assured workers that while a comprehensive restructuring is imminent, it would be aimed at improving facilities, human resource capacity, and operational standards rather than targeting staff for layoffs.
The Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited, Cezar Kale Esq. announced plans to procure 1,000 new buses, including minibuses, cargo trucks, and electric buses, in a two-phase exercise in the next two years aimed at reviving the struggling state transport company.
According to Mr. Kale, an initial 500 buses will be rolled out in the first phase of the procurement to boost the company’s fleet and improve operational efficiency. He revealed that over 200 old and unserviceable buses are set to be scrapped as part of the restructuring.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
