Dozens of passengers travelling to Kwahu, Kumasi, and other parts of the country for the Easter festivities have been left stranded at the Neoplan Station in Accra due to a severe shortage of available vehicles.
On Friday, April 18, Channel One News observed long queues of frustrated commuters who had waited for hours without success. Many passengers expressed deep concerns about the lack of adequate transport arrangements despite the high demand typically associated with the Easter season.
One of the stranded passengers, Alex, who was heading to Techiman, shared his frustration.
“I have been here since morning, around 7:30 am. I am going to Techiman, and there is no car. When you ask the station masters, they say that there are cars on the way, so we should wait, and up till now we have not seen any cars. And this is very troubling and very stressful.”
Another commuter, Queen Mira, echoed similar concerns, lamenting the uncertainty surrounding vehicle availability.
“I have been here since 7 am, and we are told the bus is on the way, but nothing is showing that there is a bus coming. It is a big problem for us.”
As the situation persisted, drivers at the station joined in voicing their grievances. They appealed to the government to step in by providing additional buses during festive periods to help manage the seasonal rush and ease the burden on both passengers and transport operators.
Kennedy Owusu Adei, one of the drivers, noted the challenges on the ground.
“Everything is going on well, but we do not have many cars to transport the passengers to their destination. For festivals like this, I guess the government can come in and provide some buses to aid in easing the tension.”
Prince Ashitey, another driver, noted that beyond the shortage of vehicles, the poor road conditions further worsen the travel experience for both drivers and passengers.
“There are a lot of people here heading to Kwahu, but there are not enough cars to convey them. The road is very bad as well, and before you drive here to Nkawkaw, you’re tired already. We are pleading with the government to come and help us.”
