The VIP Jeoun Service has opened a new terminal in Ho, Ghana, as part of efforts to expand its operations and improve inter-regional connectivity. The company, which began operations 17 years ago with a single Kumasi-Accra route, has expanded to about 85 destinations across Ghana. This expansion is largely driven by passenger demand, with increasing patronage across the regions encouraging management to extend its operations to areas where there is a growing need for reliable transport services.
The new terminal in Ho will provide passenger transport services between Ho and Accra, as well as Ho and Kumasi. The company has already been operating on the international route between Aflao and Elubo but identified the need to strengthen its presence within the Volta Region. To achieve this, VIP Jeoun Service initially considered Ho, Hohoe, and Kpando and subsequently established operations in Ho and Hohoe, with plans to extend services to Kpando, Worawora, and Dambai to cover the Volta and Oti regions.
The company has introduced a 35-seater executive coach to provide passengers with greater comfort, including more legroom, reclining seats, and full air conditioning. This move is in response to passenger preferences, which have traditionally favoured smaller vehicles, including 15-seater Ford Transit buses and 14-seater Toyota Hiace vehicles. The introduction of the executive coach is aimed at enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers.
VIP Jeoun Service also intends to contribute to the promotion of tourism in the Volta Region through its hiring services. The company identified the Wli Waterfalls in the Volta Region and Boti Waterfall in the Eastern Region and the Kakum National Park, among the destinations frequently requested by customers using the company’s hiring services. The company plans to work with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) and tourism authorities to promote the region’s attractions to a wider international audience.
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) has expressed its readiness to partner with investors to facilitate the development of the region. The Deputy Director at the VRCC, Mr Yanick Noah Agboado, speaking on behalf of the Volta Regional Minister, commended the management of VIP Jeoun Service for contributing to the expansion of transport services into the Volta region. He believes that improved transport connectivity will facilitate the movement of people and support economic activities across the region.
The Business Development Manager of VIP Jeoun Service, Mr Nelson Attipoe, said the opening of the Ho terminal was a significant milestone for the company, which had long considered expanding into the Volta Region. The company currently operates in more than 85 destinations across Ghana, with Accra serving as its main operational base and more than 350 buses dispatched daily from the capital. The company was attracted to the Volta Region because of its tourism and investment potential.
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has urged VIP Jeoun Service to register with the Authority to enable it to regulate its operations and ensure compliance with road safety requirements. The Volta Regional Director of the NRSA, Ms Joana Fafa Ayer, also advised the company’s drivers to adhere to posted speed limits and undertake refresher training regularly to improve their knowledge and application of road safety practices. The Authority will ensure that VIP complies with road safety regulations in its operations.
Key points
- VIP Jeoun Service expands to 85 destinations across Ghana.
- The company introduces a 35-seater executive coach for enhanced passenger comfort.
- The Volta Regional Coordinating Council is ready to partner with investors to develop the region.
