Long queues and extended waiting hours marked Christmas Eve at major bus terminals in Accra as travellers sought to reunite with families.
From the Takoradi–Cape Coast–Tarkwa–Damang bus station at Kaneshie to the 2M Express, VIP and Intercity STC terminals at Circle, passengers were seen waiting anxiously for buses.
Some travellers, unable to endure the delays, left in search of alternative transport.
At the Takoradi–Cape Coast–Tarkwa–Damang station, a long queue had formed by 1010 hours when the Ghana News Agency observed the situation.
Mr John Donkoh, popularly known as “Who Dey Go,” Deputy Station Master, said the delays were due to construction works on the Kasoa–Winneba road.
He explained that journeys which normally took four hours now lasted no less than seven, reducing bus turnaround times.
Mr Donkoh said that poor road conditions had caused buses to develop mechanical faults, forcing drivers to spend hours on repairs.
“All the buses parked here returned from their journeys with problems, so the drivers are fixing them before they get back on the road,” he said.
Mr Donkoh assured passengers that management was making every effort to ensure all travellers reached their destinations.
Mr Kofi Mustapha, a driver who had just returned from Takoradi, confirmed the account and appealed to the contractor to expedite construction.
He also urged the creation of temporary service roads to ease congestion during the festive period.
At the Intercity STC terminal at Circle, long queues were observed at 1130 hours, though only a few buses were loading passengers.
Passengers at the 2M Express terminal, also waited anxiously as no vehicles were available, while at the VIP terminal, queues formed mainly for Kumasi-bound travellers.
Experiences varied across other stations.
At Neoplan Station, Mr Kwasi Fosu, Vice Chairman of the Nkawkaw branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), said passenger turnout had declined compared to previous years.
He attributed this to the shorter holiday period for students, increased vehicle availability, and multiple stations serving the same routes.
Evans, a commercial driver, however, said travel activity had been brisk, particularly on Christmas Eve.
He explained that while people usually travelled from Accra to their hometowns, this year many were moving from rural areas to Accra to celebrate Christmas.
At the Kumasi Station, passengers complained of long waiting hours.
Felix, a young man hoping to spend the holidays with his parents, said he had been standing in a queue for more than three hours without securing a vehicle.
Another passenger said he had arrived early to assess the situation before travelling later in the evening.
Despite the challenges and large numbers of travellers, transport fares remained unchanged.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey
25 Dec. 2025
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