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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2 w. ago Accra task force directed to clamp down on commercial drivers charging unapproved fares

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has revealed that the newly deployed 11-member task force in Accra has been directed to identify commercial drivers who extort passengers by charging unapproved fares.

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2 w. ago Ghana Leads the Charge: WHX Leaders Africa Summit Kicks Off in Accra

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-leads-the-charge-whx-leaders-africa-summit-kicks-off-in-accra/By Perdita Agyarko When the sun rose over Accra on 9 December 2025, the city felt electric. More than 300 health leaders—ministers, investors, CEOs and visionaries—gathered under the banner “Catalysing Africa’s Health Revolution.” The air buzzed with the promise of a continent ready to write its own health story. President John Dramani Mahama stepped onto the stage, his voice […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-leads-the-charge-whx-leaders-africa-summit-kicks-off-in-accra/

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