Read about how Ghana trotro operates the transits in the city

18Feb By Accra trotroNo Comments

Ghana Trotro

GPRTU to increase ghana trotro fares over emission tax legislation

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union - GPRTU - one of the main transportation associations in Ghana has announced that it would increase its trotro fares by ay least 60% if the government goes ahead with the implementation of the emissions levy. The association is of the viewpoint that the new tax...

23May By Accra trotroNo Comments

Ghana Trotro

Video of trotro bus traveling Nkrumah Avenue in Accra

https://youtu.be/78aTGnwXLCw A video showing the streets and side scenes as a trotro bus travels from Kwame Nkrumah Circle to Kingsway in accra. This transit goes the entire length of the Adabraka township, beginning from Odawna and ending at Tudu area. Its a largely commercial line with offices ...

15Sep By Accra trotroNo Comments

Ghana Trotro

Who is a trotro driver? Find the answers from Ghana

A trotro driver is one who drives a trotro bus, a form of cheap commuter service in Ghana. The individual may be the owner or an employee. Several of them are professional drivers whilst a few pursue the occupation on part time basis. The occasional operator is referred to as a "spare driver" on ...

10Aug By Accra trotroNo Comments

Ghana Trotro

Trotro meaning in Ghana

Trotro meaning derives from a disused currency which was one time in circulation in Ghana. This unit of currency called "tro" was of a low value comparable in significance to a few cents in the USA. During the era of the tro, private commercial passenger transport also emerged in Ghana. The buses...

26Jan By Accra trotroNo Comments

Ghana Trotro

Sakaman to Chorkor trotro route

The Sakaman Chorkor trotro route in Accra, Ghana passes through a maze of lesser known neighborhoods in Accra. It is a south west trotro route that originates from Chaba then moves south towards Control Market, winds through Exhibition, and half-circles Keep Fit roundabout, continues to Agege Last S...

31Oct By Accra trotroNo Comments

Ghana Trotro

Abossey Okai Zongo junction to Chorkor trotro route

The Abossey Okai to Chorkor trotro route in Accra originates from this intersection leading to Dansoman, goes to local government, stops at Blacksmith, then Radio Gold, Sempe, Salvation, Agege Junction, Korle Bu junction, Abodwe then Chorkor.

24Oct By Accra trotroNo Comments

Ghana Trotro

Circle to Mallam trotro route

The Circle to Mallam trotro route makes its first stop at Stc, then stops again at Obetsebi circle. From there, the route stops at Pamprom,then Kaneshie overhead. It then moves to First light, Accra Aca, Barracks, then Atico junction. It continues to Water works, then Odorkor. It now heads to Dansom...

22Oct By Accra trotroNo Comments

Ghana Trotro

New Town to Accra trotro route

The New Town to Accra trotro route passes through Kokomlemle in the north and Adabraka in the south. The route originates from last stop near the 37 station on the Pig Farm road. It makes its first stop at Total, then GCB Bank, continues to College junction, makes another stop at Malata market, ...

26Apr By Accra trotroNo Comments

Ghana Trotro

Accra trotro drivers to wear masks against covid19

Trotro drivers in Accra will begin to wear masks to help reduce spread of covid19. The city authorities' directive is applicable to all drivers on all routes.

22Apr By Accra trotroNo Comments

Ghana Trotro

Limited availability of Accra trotro after covid19 confinement

Most Accra trotro buses are not operational though government has eased confinement measures. Several drivers have stayed off the streets in protest against mandatory reduction of passengers without corresponding compensation from the government. For trotro drivers willing to work, slow return to...

26Mar By Accra trotroNo Comments

Ghana Trotro

Accra trotro buses defy reduced capacity regulation

Today,Accra trotro buses defied an anti covid19 regulation to reduce passenger capacity. The Operators argue that such a measure will lead to loss of revenue. Their opinion is, the announcement should have been accompanied by reduction of fuel prices; a principal cost factor in transport operations.

25Mar By Accra trotroNo Comments

Ghana Trotro

Accra trotro buses to reduce passenger capacity

From tomorrow Thursday,March 26, 2020, Accra trotro buses will reduce passenger capacity per seat by one. By this regulation, Trotro buses, such as Nissan Urban minibuses, that previously carried three persons on a row will now only pick two. This adjustment is meant to help mitigate the spread ...