Story by Odeneho Kwesi Appiah, Sunyani.
The Bono Regional Minister JOSEPH ADDEA AKWABOA-on on behalf of the government, has presented 16 brand new Metro Mass Transit buses to the Metro Mass Manager in Sunyani.
The objective of the presentation is to improve transportation in the Bono and Ahafo Regions and other parts of the Northern Region, with the Minister commending President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Transport for their commitment to the sector.
He said when the NDC government came to power, it realized that some of the old Metro Mass buses had broken down and this prompted the government to acquire new buses to support the old ones, and he expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for the intervention.
According to him the new buses are equipped with air conditioning, television sets, and charging ports for laptops and mobile phones, which will help passengers traveling long distances.
He added that buses will operate on the following routes: Sunyani to Sampa, Sunyani to Dormaa, Sunyani to Kumasi, Techiman to Tamale, and other parts of the Northern Region.
The Minister urged the regional management to take good care of the buses so they will last long for future use.
The Bono Regional Manager of Metro Mass, AYOMA MORO also commended the government for its efforts to support commercial transport in the region.
According to him, the new buses will improve their operations in the Bono and Ahafo Regions, and he promised on behalf of the staff to maintain and make good use of the buses.
