Government to deploy 40 police motorbikes to stop motorists joining Ayalolo convoys

The government is preparing to deploy between 30 and 40 additional police motorbikes to prevent private motorists from illegally joining Ayalolo bus convoys as part of efforts to improve traffic control and safety along the routes.

The motorbikes will be handed over to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), with police officers expected to be stationed at strategic intersections to monitor the movement of the buses and prevent unauthorised vehicles from joining their 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, 2026.

He said the government had already engaged the police on the issue and instructed officers assigned to escort Ayalolo buses to pay particular attention to private motorists attempting to join the convoys.

Mr Ayariga explained that officers would also position themselves at the rear of the convoys to prevent unauthorised vehicles from following the buses.

The Minister said the additional motorbikes would strengthen police operations, particularly at intersections where private motorists could attempt to join the Ayalolo 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 the police had been tasked with identifying strategic intersections where officers would be stationed to regulate the movement of the buses and prevent unauthorised vehicles from joining them.

“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.

The planned deployment is intended to improve enforcement along Ayalolo routes and ensure that the buses operate without interference from private motorists.

The measures form part of broader efforts to improve the efficiency and safety of the Ayalolo service, particularly as the government implements its contraflow arrangement to facilitate the movement of buses through traffic congestion in Accra.