Pictures of Trotro Buses

This Silver Nissan Urvan trotro bus chooses the right lane at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange at Circle.  As the Kojo Thompson road ends, drivers have three options in direction - Go right to Obra Spot, straight to Lapaz or left to GCB Bank.

This Benz trotro bus is awaiting passengers at the Sabon Zongo Ayigbe Town junction. Bus stops are supposed to be temporary stops for vehicles but in the absence of the city authority law enforcement officers, some trotro buses spend a little more time in hope of finding passengers.

This 1980s Mazda trotro bus has had a lucky day - its full with passengers at a quarter distance of its journey. The driver has some oversize cargo in the trunk thats why its not closing well. Its amazing how trotro buses carry heavy loads. The trunk is strapped with a twine, about 0.55mm in thickness but it never snaps.

Trotro buses park at Mamobi trotro station annex. This location is behind the Holy Gardens area at Circle. It used to be the grounds for a popular hangout called Soja Bar which structures were demolished by the city authorities to make way for stalls. This picture was taken across the street that leads to Kokomlemle, White bus is Hyundai Grace; red is second generation Nissan Urvan,  blue is 80s Mazda B.

This blue and white 1976 Benz trotro bus turns left to go to James Town Poly Clinic. Passengers hate this type of trotro bus because it has a congested cabin [ due to the short roof] and its successor, the Sprinter, offers more comfort and leg room. Trotro bus owners contrarily like this bus because it has low maintenance cost and substitutable parts. Classic clash of interests.

The building behind the white Sprinter trotro bus is the Liberty Avenue branch of the GCB Bank.  The intersection the trotro bus is approaching is one of the busiest - not with vehicles but pedestrians because its the central shopping area. Its one of the few places in Accra where trotro buses have to give way to pedestrians. But its not annoying to drivers cos the interruptions provide a windfall - the same people criss crossing the trotro buses board the buses at this point, saving the driver a long trip to the bus stop and reducing fuel costs. So some nuisance are profitable. See it to believe.

Trotro buses try to provide on board entertainment for passengers. The screen in this picture is used to project movies to passengers. Local films and gospel videos are the most commonly shown on these TVs. Trotros may look aged but there are some buses with ultra modern DVD, High Definition [HD] monitors that are typically seen on professional video editing production floors.

Trotro buses departing Circle towards Royal house Chapel intersection always turn right to Kaneshie, Odorkor, Mallam or straight ahead to Korle Bu. They do not turn left to Graphic Road.

A Sprinter trotro bus approaches the Palladium Akoto Lante intersection. It took off from Swalaba, the area near the Central Post Office. From this location, it will head straight to the Pasico Depot, near Timber Market, then make a sharp turn right to Kaneshie or Korle Bu.

This yellow Mercedes Benz trotro bus is going to Kaneshie, west of Accra. Its making a pass under the new Kwame Nkrumah Circle interchange, make a detour to the right at Fan Milk Depot, and head towards Royal House Chapel road. This trotro bus has a capacity of about 20 passengers and travels 60 kilometers per hour, average city speed.

This white Mercedes trotro bus moves up the Post Office Road. It just took off from the Stanbic Bank Swanmill bus stop at Accra Central. At the WATO intersection, it will turn right to go to Korle Bu, Kaneshie or Mamprobi. Trotro buses with high roofs are more comfortable to board, have more leg room and can better carry luggage However, they may take a long time to get full, meaning longer waiting time.

Inside a trotro bus. Usually, the seats are very clean. They are made from regular cushion and cloth. Some have fake walnut covers that add to the luxury of the vehicle. Conductors wipe the seat after every trip to please passengers. The over head TV monitor is actually used to play videos on board. Mostly local movies. Ghana is a pleasant country. Amusement is highly valued. You may be interested to know more Entertainment Aboard Accra Trotro Travel through Accra’s bustling streets while you soak up the city’s vibrant culture on a trotro. Each ride offers a lively blend of music, news, and local flavor that turns a short commute into a memorable experience. Music that Moves You Our trotro drivers curate playlists that showcase Ghana’s finest—highlife, afrobeats, gospel, and contemp...