7 d. ago AMA Boss Leads Task Force to Arrest Six Drivers Over Unapproved Fares

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ama-boss-leads-task-force-to-arrest-six-drivers-over-unapproved-fares/Six commercial drivers were arrested on Wednesday evening when the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, personally led a task force to crack down on operators charging unapproved transport fares in the city. The operation, which commenced around 5:30 pm, began at the COCOBOD section of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ama-boss-leads-task-force-to-arrest-six-drivers-over-unapproved-fares/

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1 week ago Six drivers arrested as AMA boss enforces approved public transport fares

Six commercial drivers were arrested on Wednesday evening when the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey, personally led a task force to crack down on operators charging unapproved transport fares in the city.

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1 week ago 380 drivers arrested in Ashanti region for charging illegal fares ahead of Christmas

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has disclosed that a total of 380 commercial drivers have been apprehended for charging passengers fees that were not approved by the authorities. According to him, the operation began in November 2025 as part of a broader effort to enforce fare regulations during the Christmas season. He also revealed that the Regional Coordinating Council is in talks with the Ministry of Transport to secure additional bus support for the Christmas festivities. In a Facebook post, the Minister stated that "since last month, 380 drivers have been arrested for charging an unapproved fee. We’re also in talks with the Ministry of Transport for bus support.

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1 week ago Six drivers arrested in Accra for charging unapproved transport fares

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has confirmed the arrest of six commercial drivers on Wednesday, December 17, during a task force operation led by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, aimed at enforcing compliance with approved transport fares across the city.

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1 week ago Ghana to receive 300 new ISUZU buses to boost public transport, deputy transport minister confirms

Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Deputy Minister of Transport, has announced the final inspection of 300 new ISUZU buses in Egypt, which are set to be delivered to Ghana as part of efforts to modernise the country’s public transport system. The announcement was made in a Facebook post on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Affo-Toffey said the initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to providing efficient, safe, and reliable transport for Ghanaians.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Strong Call for Safer Roads This Festive Season From Consent Drivers Association PRO

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/strong-call-for-safer-roads-this-festive-season-from-consent-drivers-association-pro/As the festive season approaches, David Kwame Mawunyo Agboado, National Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the Consent Drivers Association of Ghana and Second Deputy National PRO for the Coalition of Commercial Transport Operators, has issued an impassioned public appeal for heightened road safety and responsible conduct from all road users. In an exclusive interview with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/strong-call-for-safer-roads-this-festive-season-from-consent-drivers-association-pro/

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. ago GPRTU Urges Drivers and Passengers to Prevent Holiday Accidents

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gprtu-urges-drivers-and-passengers-to-prevent-holiday-accidents/Road safety officials are calling for heightened vigilance as Ghana enters the 2025 festive travel period. Alhaji Abbas Ibrahim Moro, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), emphasized that December tragedies need not be inevitable. “It is not automatic that December is full of accidents. Most accidents can be avoided,” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gprtu-urges-drivers-and-passengers-to-prevent-holiday-accidents/

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