The Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited,  Caleb Ceaser, has disclosed that the current administration inherited a severely mismanaged company from the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, including over GH₵125 million in debt and numerous damaged and scrapped buses.

Speaking to workers during a meeting in Cape Coast, the MD assured staff that despite the challenges, he is committed to restoring the company’s operations and improving conditions of service.

“We inherited massive debt and poorly maintained infrastructure, but I am determined to make Metro Mass Transit attractive again to Ghanaians,”  Mr Ceaser said.

He also emphasised that under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, the government is determined to revive the transport sector without discrimination and to the satisfaction of all Ghanaians.

According to the MD, many buses with minor faults were irresponsibly sold off as scrap, which he described as “very bad.”

He revealed that the company plans to bring in over 500 new buses before the end of 2025 to revamp operations.

Some of the fleet will include mini-buses to boost efficiency and coverage.

“Our hallmark will be a strong maintenance culture.

Metro Mass will rise again with discipline, structure, and accountability,” he added.

He also assured workers that all outstanding salaries and arrears would be paid immediately, alongside a salary increment.

Deputy Managing Director Haroun Apaw-Wiredu, speaking in an interview with Accra 100.5 FM's Samuel Nana Tawiah, warned workers against financial misappropriation, emphasising that the new leadership will not tolerate laziness or misconduct.

“The era of workers pocketing company funds is over.

We expect discipline and respectful conduct towards passengers,” Mr. Apaw-Wiredu stated.

He further criticised a previous NPP government decision to sign contracts with two different companies performing the same role within Metro Mass Transit.

He said one of the contracts has since been terminated to cut costs and prevent further financial loss to the state.

The Central Regional Manageress of Metro Mass Transit, Mrs. Elsie Bart-Addison, also commended President Mahama for the reforms being introduced. She pledged to work hard to make Metro Mass Transit attractive in the Central Region.

She appealed to the new Managing Director to address the challenges faced by regional workers to boost morale and productivity.