The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged a reduction in public transportation costs by at least 40% before the December elections through the introduction of electric vehicles.

During his address at the Ofie Mega Walk in Akropong, Dr. Bawumia outlined a transition from traditional diesel, gas, and petrol-powered public transport to electric vehicles.

He confirmed that the plans and estimates for this shift have been finalized and that the electric vehicles will arrive in Ghana before the December elections.

He emphasized that the transition to electric vehicles will significantly cut transportation costs, projecting a reduction of at least 40%.

The electric buses are expected to arrive before the elections, ensuring the cost savings are realized promptly.

“I’ll change the dependence on oil and gas for fuel on public transports from diesel and petrol, we are moving to electric power, we are moving to electric vehicles. We are adding one-wheelers, two-wheelers and three-wheelers.

“We are already done with the estimates on the electric vehicles and fortunately, the buses will be in before the December election. This will enable the cost of public transportation to decrease to at least 40 per cent.”