Dozens of travellers bound for Kwahu, Kumasi, Techiman, and other destinations across the country have been left stranded at Accra’s Neoplan Station due to a serious shortage of vehicles ahead of the Easter festivities.
When Channel One News visited the station on Friday, April 18, long queues of frustrated passengers were seen waiting for hours, with many expressing disappointment over the lack of transport options during what is traditionally one of the busiest travel seasons.
Alex, a passenger hoping to reach Techiman, described the situation as disheartening.
“I arrived here around 7:30 am, and I’m still waiting for a vehicle. Anytime I ask the station masters, they keep saying the cars are on the way, but hours have passed and no car has shown up. It’s really frustrating and exhausting,” he said.
Another commuter, Queen Mira, voiced similar frustrations, highlighting the uncertainty passengers were facing.
“I’ve been waiting since 7 am, and they keep assuring us that a bus is coming, but there’s no sign of any. It’s becoming a huge inconvenience,” she lamented.
The drivers at the station also shared their concerns, urging government support to ease the pressure during festive seasons by deploying more buses to accommodate the surge in passenger numbers.
Kennedy Owusu Adei, one of the drivers, noted the growing demand and limited supply.
“Passengers are stranded because we don’t have enough vehicles to meet the demand. During holidays like Easter, I think the government should step in to provide additional buses to help reduce the pressure on both travellers and drivers,” he suggested.
Another driver, Prince Ashitey, pointed out that poor road conditions were adding to the problem.
“There are a lot of passengers waiting, especially those heading to Kwahu, but not enough cars to transport them. On top of that, the road from Accra to Nkawkaw is in terrible shape, and by the time you make the trip, you’re already worn out. We are appealing to the government to intervene,” he said.
