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

The government is set 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 their routes.

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) will receive the motorbikes, with officers stationed at strategic intersections to monitor bus movements and prevent unauthorised vehicles from joining the convoys.

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 the government had already engaged the police on the issue and directed officers escorting the Ayalolo buses to pay particular attention to private vehicles attempting to join the convoys.

Mr Ayariga explained that officers would move to the rear of the convoys to block unauthorised vehicles from following the buses.

He said the additional motorbikes would strengthen the police operation, 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.

The Minister 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 expected to strengthen traffic enforcement along the Ayalolo routes and ensure that the buses operate without interference from private motorists.