The study sought to examine the complexities involved in the implementation of public–private partnerships in the transport sector using the experience of Intercity STC Coaches Limited and private partners in Ghana. The study seeks to contribute to the literature on public–private partnership by examining the implementation challenges associated with the partnership between a public and private transport entities. An exploratory qualitative design through semi-structured interviews and document reviews is adopted for the study. The paper uses the complexity of joint action as the theoretical framework. The study contends that the presence of a challenge, the threat of a challenge or the quest to realize an untapped opportunity offers the basis for a PPP to kick-start. Despite the ideals, there are challenges which impede the effective operationalization of partnerships. These are discussed with clear policy suggestions to address them.

该研究旨在利用 Intercity STC Coaches Limited 和加纳私人合作伙伴的经验，研究在运输部门实施公私合作伙伴关系所涉及的复杂性。该研究旨在通过研究与公共和私营交通实体之间的伙伴关系相关的实施挑战，为有关公私伙伴关系的文献做出贡献。该研究采用了通过半结构化访谈和文件审查进行的探索性定性设计。本文以联合行动的复杂性为理论框架。该研究认为，挑战的存在、挑战的威胁或寻求实现未开发的机会为 PPP 启动提供了基础。尽管有理想，存在阻碍伙伴关系有效运作的挑战。对这些问题进行了讨论，并提出了解决这些问题的明确政策建议。