The government is set to deploy between 30 and 40 additional police motorbikes to stop private motorists from illegally joining Ayalolo bus convoys, as part of efforts to improve traffic control and safety along their routes. The motorbikes will be handed over to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), with officers stationed at strategic intersections to monitor bus movements and prevent unauthorised vehicles from trailing the convoys.
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, announced the measures during an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Tuesday, November 10. He said government has already engaged the police on the issue and directed officers escorting the Ayalolo buses to pay close attention to private vehicles attempting to join the convoys.
Hon. Ayariga explained that officers would move to the rear of the convoys to block unauthorised vehicles from following the buses. He noted that the additional motorbikes would strengthen police operations, particularly at intersections where private motorists could attempt to join the convoys.“I can assure you, we’ve discussed it. The bikes are here. We’ll hand over about 30 or 40 of them to the MTTD,” he disclosed. He added that police have been tasked with identifying strategic intersections where officers will be stationed to regulate bus movement and prevent illegal joining. “We’ll police the movement of the buses to further ensure safety at the intersections, but also monitor those who want to join the buses illegally and block them at that point. So we are doing something about that,” he assured.
