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Sofoline in the Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has become a hub of frustration for commuters, with many struggling to find transportation even at “working hours”.
The situation is particularly dire when trotro vehicles convey passengers to Sofoline, only for them to be stranded due to the lack of available vehicles to transport them to their final destinations.
As at 11:30, working hours today, October 13,2025, a large number of people were stranded because of the aforementioned situation leading to the survival of the fittest in stampede.
The struggle to find transportation at Sofoline is attributed to various factors, including the means of trotro drivers and their mates extorting money from passengers through what they term as “short short” just to get extra money instead of the authorized fares.
Again the station’s smaller land space restricts the number of drivers who can load passengers, exacerbating the transportation challenges.
Moreover, research has also revealed that lack of state-owned buses and inadequate public transportation infrastructure contributes to the reliance on trotro vehicles, which are often overcrowded and unreliable.
Sofoline is one of the busiest bus terminals in Kumasi, serving commuters traveling to various parts of the city, which puts immense pressure on the available transportation options.
These transportation woes have significant implications for commuters, with them facing prolonged waiting times, delays, and frustration, affecting their productivity and daily lives.
It was also discovered that the reliance on overcrowded trotro vehicles raises concerns about passenger safety and comfort.
The transportation challenges may impact the local economy, as commuters may avoid traveling to the area or incur additional costs to secure alternative transportation.
The situation at Sofoline demands attention from authorities to address the transportation needs of commuters.
Stakeholders and individuals have suggested ways to curb the situation with some proposing deploying more state-owned buses to alleviate the pressure on commuters.
Some also suggested upgrading the station’s infrastructure to accommodate more vehicles and enhance efficiency.
The most concerned suggestion of the outspoken individuals had to do with implementing regulations to improve the quality and reliability of trotro services.
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