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March 15, 2026
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Okada now recognised as mode of transport, gov’t moves to regulate for safety – Amaliba

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Key Points

  • The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, states that 'okada' (motorcycles) is an established and permanent mode of transport in Ghana.
  • He advocates for government regulation of okada operations rather than ignoring them, emphasizing the need for safety.
  • New regulations will focus on ending unsafe riding practices, such as zigzagging, and enforcing helmet use.
  • While new roads will feature dedicated lanes for motorcycles and tricycles, existing roads will see immediate enforcement of safety laws.
  • The newly passed Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, formally legalises the commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles, and updates other road traffic provisions.

Why This Matters

This article signifies a major policy shift in Ghana, formalizing and regulating the widespread commercial motorcycle (okada) industry. This move aims to enhance road safety and urban mobility, impacting the livelihoods of many Ghanaians involved in this sector while also presenting new challenges for infrastructure and enforcement.

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