AMA, KoKMA Launch Enforcement Exercise to Reclaim Bus Stops Ahead of Christmas

Story by: Regina Bless

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), in collaboration with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA), has commenced an enforcement operation to reclaim bus stops occupied by traders ahead of the Christmas festivities.

The exercise, led by the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, took place on Monday, November 9, 2026, as part of efforts to restore order at major bus stops and improve traffic management within the metropolis.

The joint taskforce began the operation at the ATU Bus Stop and proceeded through Circle, Telecel Bus Stop, Kingsway, Kantamanto and Rawlings Park, before ending at the 31st December Market Bus Stop.

During the exercise, unauthorised trading activities were cleared, while goods occupying and obstructing designated bus stop spaces were seized.

According to the Mayor, traders had been given sufficient time to comply with the Assembly’s directive before the enforcement exercise commenced.

He explained that the intervention was intended to restore the designated use of bus stops and provide commercial vehicle operators with adequate space to conveniently pick up and drop off passengers.

The operation forms part of a broader 40-day intervention by the Assemblies to reclaim public spaces, restore order on the city’s roads and ease traffic congestion, particularly around major transport terminals and bus stops.

The initiative is also aimed at improving accessibility for commuters and ensuring that public spaces serve their intended purposes during the busy Christmas season.

The Mayor reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to maintaining orderly, accessible and properly managed roads and public spaces as Accra prepares for the festive season.