21 h. ago Transport Minister promises strict enforcement of road traffic laws as parliament passes Okada Bill

The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has assured the public that the government will fully enforce all road traffic regulations following Parliament’s passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, 2025.

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41 h. ago Parliament approves road traffic amendment bill to legalise okada; strengthen safety rules

Parliament has approved the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025, officially legalising the commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles, a move the government says will sanitise the transport sector and enhance road safety. The bill, passed on Wednesday, December 10, also revises Ghana’s legal alcohol limit for drivers and introduces tighter penalties aimed at reducing drunk-driving incidents. Explaining the purpose of the amendment on the floor of Parliament, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, said the changes are intended to bring order to a sector that has long operated with gaps in regulation.

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47 h. ago Transport Minister signals imminent passage of okada legalisation bill

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has hinted that the long-awaited Okada Bill is expected to be passed in the coming days.

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48 h. ago Transport ministry considers designated termination points for commercial vehicles to ease Accra traffic

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has outlined a long-term strategy to reduce congestion in Accra through the creation of designated termination points for commercial vehicles arriving from other parts of the country.

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48 h. ago Transport ministry to enforce mandatory union membership for commercial drivers to ease Accra traffic

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, says his Ministry will soon enforce mandatory union membership for commercial drivers as part of efforts to address chronic traffic congestion in Accra.

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49 h. ago Drivers charging illegal fares forced our hand – Transport minister on new peak

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe says the government introduced the new rush-hour bus service because many commercial drivers have abandoned their terminals in order to charge unapproved fares, leaving thousands of commuters stranded every evening.

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49 h. ago Commuters to pay existing approved fares under emergency bus support – Transport Minister

Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari has assured commuters that fares on the newly deployed peak-hour buses will remain the same approved rates agreed between transport unions and the Ministry. He said passengers will pay the usual charges despite the involvement of additional public and private operators to ease Accra’s worsening evening transport crisis. Speaking on The Super Morning Show on Joy FM on Thursday, the Minister stressed that the intervention is not a special service with new pricing.

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49 h. ago Transport Ministry deploys task force to tackle public transport challenges in Accra

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced the deployment of an 11-member task force to conduct a comprehensive assessment of public transport conditions in Accra.

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2 d. ago Gov’t to roll out emergency bus support on major Accra routes to ease peak

The Ministry of Transport has begun deploying additional buses on four major Accra corridors during peak hours to ease the worsening transportation challenges commuters face in the evenings. Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari announced the move, saying the emergency measure is expected to improve safety, reduce long waits, and curb exorbitant fares charged by some […]

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4 d. ago Formalizing Okadas Will Boost Youth Employment and Safety Nationwide

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/formalizing-okadas-will-boost-youth-employment-and-safety-nationwide-osman-ayariga-declares-at-yango-conference/At the Yango Partner Conference 2025, Mr. Osman Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority, highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to formalize motorcycle and tricycle commercial operations—a move set to create more structured opportunities for young people. Mr. Ayariga announced that the Ministry of Transport is finalizing a framework to legalize okada and pragyia services, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/formalizing-okadas-will-boost-youth-employment-and-safety-nationwide-osman-ayariga-declares-at-yango-conference/

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9 d. ago Transport Ministry rejects minority’s claim of GH¢10m budget overspend

The Ministry of Transport has dismissed allegations from the Minority in Parliament that it overspent its 2025 capital expenditure by nearly GH¢10 million.

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2 w. ago There are 15 petitions currently seeking the removal of Kissi Agyebeng as SP – Tampuli

Former Deputy Transport Minister and Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Alhassan Tampuli, has revealed that there are currently 15 petitions seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.

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3 w. ago 2026 budget was so uninspiring; it’s empty – Alhassan Tampuli

Former Deputy Transport Minister and Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Alhassan Tampuli, has described the government’s 2026 Budget Statement as “uninspiring” and “empty.”

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