Easter Chaos: Stranded Passengers Fume as Transport System Buckles Under Pressure

As the Easter holidays approach, chaos is unfolding across major lorry terminals, with frustrated passengers stranded for hours due to a severe shortage of preferred vehicles. Travellers report that the seasonal surge has overwhelmed transport operators, leaving many unable to secure rides that meet their standards for comfort, safety, or direct routes. The few available options are either fully booked or widely rejected by passengers. “I’ve been here since morning, but I still haven’t gotten the kind of vehicle I want,” one stranded traveller complained. Others expressed outright fear, particularly over the frequent use of certain vehicles like the Toyota Voxy, which some passengers claim they do not trust for long-distance travel. Despite efforts by transport operators to deploy additional vehicles, demand continues to far exceed supply. The result is long waiting times, rising tensions, and growing anxiety among travellers desperate to reach their destinations. Many passengers say they would rather delay their journeys than settle for what they describe as uncomfortable or unsafe alternatives. Authorities are calling for calm, urging travellers to remain flexible with their plans and consider alternative routes or travel times. They also advise the public to book tickets early during peak seasons to avoid last-minute disappointment. The situation once again exposes the recurring strain on Ghana’s transport system during festive periods, as infrastructure struggles to keep up with increasing travel demand.