Famend Ghanaian actress Kala Kumasi has strongly criticised the administration of VIP bus providers following a distressing travel experience that left her and several passengers stranded and standing for a part of their journey.
The incident occurred on Monday, 29 April 2025, when the actress, recognized for her vibrant roles in Kumawood movies and her vocal advocacy on social points, boarded a VIP bus from Kumasi to Accra for a scheduled media look. Nonetheless, what started as a routine journey shortly became an ordeal.
In response to Kala Kumasi, the bus broke down unexpectedly close to Nsawam, inflicting vital delays and discomfort for all passengers on board. Whereas a alternative bus was ultimately dispatched, it arrived already stuffed to capability. Consequently, Kala and a few of her fellow travellers have been compelled to face for the rest of the journey to Accra—an expertise she described as “dehumanising and disgraceful”.
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It’s unacceptable that nowadays, a widely known transport firm like VIP would deal with passengers on this method. We pay for consolation and security, to not be stranded and made to face like second-class residents
Kala Kumasi, who has gained a big following not only for her appearing but additionally for her public commentary on points affecting strange Ghanaians, used the chance to name for stricter regulatory oversight over public transport firms. She urged the Ministry of Transport and related businesses to make sure that bus operators adhere to security and customer support requirements.
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This isn’t nearly me; it’s concerning the numerous Ghanaians who endure this poor service day-after-day as a result of they don’t have any different choice. One thing should change
Up to now, the administration of VIP has not issued any public response to the actress’s claims. Nonetheless, her criticism provides to rising strain on business transport suppliers to enhance their providers amid rising fares and competitors from rising options akin to ride-hailing buses and smaller non-public operators.
