Ghana trotro refers to the converted mini buses that ferry passengers in the city. They are usually vans with cut out windows. Ghana trotro provides transportation for about 70% of city dwellers.
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.
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 Dansoman junction, Tsaba,then Mallam.
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, moves on…
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.
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 normalcy is a disincentive because few people are boarding.