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Bus stops are not ‘trotro’ stations - AMA boss to drivers

The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of Accra, Mohammed Adjei Sowah, has cautioned drivers and transport operators who use bus stops as lorry stations to desist from the practice since it contributes to vehicular traffic in the city.

Date Created : 3/29/2021 : Story Author : Ghanadistricts.com

This follows the arrest of a Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) officer on Monday for continuing to use the bus stop in front of the pedestrian shopping mall at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange as a loading bay contrary to a directive from the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey to stop the practice when he toured the city last week.

The Mayor who was on his usual sanitation inspection of the city said the use of bus stops as loading bays also contributes to filth in the city hence the need to curtail such activities.

At the Alajo junction, the Mayor engaged traders whose activities also contribute to filth at the spot and directed that they provided a bin for the waste they generate to avoid prosecution.

When the team got to Kwame Nkrumah Interchange the Mayor ordered the removal of items and structures on the shoulders of the road.

The MCE also visited Agbobloshie, the N1 Highway and Kaneshie, among others.