Commercial drivers in Ghana say they will stop work on Saturday, November 1, 2026 - the same day government will start operating the new Traffitech-GH electronic traffic monitoring system.
The drivers say government and the Ghana Police Service have failed to remove traders who have taken over bus stops and walkways in major towns.
In a joint statement released on October 31, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana, and the Concerned Drivers Association said they gave government up to October 20 to enforce Regulation 142 of Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180).
According to them, that law gives power to clear traders from bus stops, but nothing has been done.
They mentioned areas like Kaneshie, Circle, Madina, Kasoa, and Kejetia where they say traders are still selling at bus stops, making it difficult for drivers to stop and pick passengers.
The drivers argue that if camera enforcement starts while bus stops are still occupied, they will be fined unfairly for offenses they cannot avoid.
"Government wants to use TRAFFITECH-GH to take money from innocent drivers while leaving traders to occupy our legal spaces. You cannot digitalize illegality," part of the statement said.
The operators have warned the travelling public to find alternative means of transport from November 1, because they will instruct all their members to park their vehicles if the system goes live without their concerns being addressed.
They said government will be held responsible for any inconvenience passengers may suffer.
This latest threat comes after a joint press conference held on October 13 where the groups made similar demands.
The statement was signed by Samuel Amoah, Deputy National PRO of GPRTU; Asonaba Nana Owiredu, National Chairman of Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana; Paa Willie, National Chairman of Concerned Drivers Association; David Agboado, PRO of Concerned Drivers Association; and Yaw Barimah, PRO of Commercial Transport Operators/True Drivers Union.
The Government, Ministry of Local Government, and the Ghana Police Service have not yet responded.
Source:http://Odomankomaonline.com
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