The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) says it is still unlawful for a person to engage in 'okada' business.
The reminder comes days after the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama revealed his intention to introduce electric motorbikes for commercial operations, popularly known as ‘okada’ when elected president.
According to the former President, the electricity-powered motorbikes will replace the existing fuel-powered engines presently used for commercial activity.
Mr. Mahama indicated that the electric-powered bikes when successfully rolled out will reduce the cost involved in using ‘Okada’ and tricycles for transport.
Read also: No government can collapse Okada business – Mahama
"There are electric motorbikes which run on electricity. Once you charge it at night, you are good to go. It consumes less electricity and it is better than using fuel", he said.
But the Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, insists that ‘Okada’ operations remain illegal.
Addressing the issue during the launch of the 2024 Road Safety Easter Campaign, Ing. Adonteng indicated that the current legal provisions prohibit the use of motorcycles and tricycles for commercial purposes.
“As far as the National Road Safety Authority and the Ghana Police Service are concerned, the law is what we are going with and in Ghana, the regulations provide that motorcycles or tricycles cannot be used for commercial purposes. You can only use it for delivery or courier services and that is acceptable by law and that is what we are enforcing.
“We have recently been engaging some motor riders and some of them have formed some associations and I don’t think it is called Okada Riders Association. We have found a strategy of engaging them, training them, sensitizing them, and we have seen some significant reductions in terms of their contribution to the fatalities stock.”
“If someone says he will regularize their activities or I will accept, let us get there but for now, we are enforcing what has been provided by the Road Traffic Regulations LI 2180,” Ing Adonteng stressed.
Latest Stories
-
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Sundowns, Esperance join Al Ahly and Wydad as CAF representatives
3 hours -
CAFCL: Al Ahly set up historic final with ES Tunis
3 hours -
We didn’t sneak out 10 BVDs; they were auctioned as obsolete equipment – EC
7 hours -
King Charles to resume public duties after progress in cancer treatment
7 hours -
Arda Guler scores on first start in La Liga as Madrid beat Real Sociedad
7 hours -
Fatawu Issahaku’s Leicester City secures Premier League promotion after Leeds defeat
8 hours -
Anticipation builds as Junior Speller hosts nationwide auditions
8 hours -
Etse Sikanku: The driver’s mate conundrum
9 hours -
IMF Deputy Chief worried large chunk of Eurobonds is used to service debt
9 hours -
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II celebrates 25 years of peaceful rule on golden stool
9 hours -
We have enough funds to pay accruing benefits; we’ve never missed pension payments since 1991 – SSNIT
9 hours -
Let’s embrace shared vision and propel National Banking College – First Deputy Governor
10 hours -
Liverpool agree compensation deal with Feyenoord for Slot
10 hours -
Ejisu by-election: There’s no evidence of NPP engaging in vote-buying – Ahiagbah
10 hours -
Ejisu by-election: Independent ex-NPP MP’s campaign team warns party against dubious tactics
11 hours