Bolt, Uber, Yango drivers caught in fake licence probe – DVLA
By Ashiadey Dotse The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) says 75% of the driving licences it checked among ride-hailing drivers in Ghana were fake, raising concerns about passenger safety and the enforcement of licensing rules in the sector. The Chief Executive Officer of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, disclosed this on Atinka TV on Tuesday, […]
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Ghana has revealed that 75% of the driving licences among ride-hailing drivers were found to be fake, raising serious concerns about passenger safety and the enforcement of licensing rules within the sector. On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Julius Neequaye Kotey, the CEO of the DVLA, disclosed the findings on Atinka TV.
According to Kotey, the DVLA's ride-hailing monitoring system detected a significant number of drivers operating on ride-hailing platforms such as Bolt, Uber, and Yango were using fraudulent licences. The situation was seen as a serious concern as these drivers may not have undergone the required legal licensing process to operate.
Kotey emphasized that the problem was not confined to a single ride-hailing company but extended to major platforms in Ghana. He called upon stakeholders in the ride-hailing industry to address the issue seriously, ensuring that all drivers on their platforms possess valid licences. This revelation comes as the ride-hailing sector in Ghana faces increasing concerns over safety and regulation.
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