Transport Minister Urges Commercial Okada Riders To Undergo Training, Obtain Licences
The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has urged prospective commercial motorcycle, tricycle and quadricycle riders to undergo approved training, obtain the required licences and use appropriate protective gear before beginning operations.
He encouraged riders to take advantage of DVLA-approved training programmes, obey traffic regulations and respect other road users as the government prepares for the final rollout of regulated commercial motorcycle, tricycle and quadricycle operations.
Hon. Nikpe also announced the ongoing deployment of Traffitech-GH, a technology-based enforcement system that will use cameras to detect traffic violations and notify offenders.
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, Esq., said road safety must remain central to the expansion of motorcycle and tricycle services.
He cautioned riders against speeding, reckless overtaking, ignoring traffic signals, riding under the influence of alcohol and operating without protective gear.
The Somoco Ghana Riding Academy also outlined its training and certification programme, which will connect qualified riders to employment and motorcycle ownership opportunities through its Work and Pay scheme.
The campaign brings together the Ministry of Transport, NRSA, DVLA, Ghana Police Service, Somoco Ghana and rider associations to promote safer and more responsible commercial riding.
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