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    Politics Of Public Transportation In Ghana: A Case Study Of The Aayalolo Bus Transit
    (University Of Ghana, 2021-12) Ani-Johnson, F.
    Transportation is critical to economic development and the development of human settlements (Mbara, 2002). Transport is a critical factor in combating poverty and social justice priorities, as well as providing adequate access to public education, health services, employment, work, and leisure – all of which are essential to the lives of all residents (Rittner & Kirk, 1995; Sanchez, 1999; Mbara, 2002). Effective transportation networks are thus required to promote socioeconomic growth, specifically the convergence of rural and urban economies, the promotion of regional integration, the attraction of foreign investment, and the achievement of global markets. Against this backdrop, the study seeks to investigate the State's role in public transportation in Ghana, as well as the reasons for the State's funding of the Aayalolo BRT scheme. To achieve the study's objectives, data or information was gathered from the various stakeholders of Aayalolo BRT via a structured interview. According to the information gathered during the interview, the role of the state is to ensure that the country's transportation system is safe, secure, reliable, and efficient. Again, it was revealed that the goal of the state funding of Aayalolo was to reduce congestion, improve Accra's transportation system, and create job opportunities, rather than for political gain. Furthermore, Aayalolo BRT was tasked with running a safe and dependable bus transportation system. Finally, the Aayalolo BRT System management team mentioned that the company receives no state assistance. The following recommendations were made based on the information gathered during the interview: To begin, the government should devise a policy that provides a fuel subsidy to public transportation operators such as the Aayalolo as a form of assistance. Again, the study recommended that the Ghanaian government build more roads, rails, and ports, as well as repair damaged roads, to ensure a more efficient, reliable, and effective public transportation system. Finally, no political party in the country should politicize the transportation system.