Minister of Transport urges Okada riders to embrace training and protective gear
Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister of Transport, has urged prospective commercial motorcycle, tricycle and quadricycle riders to undergo proper training, obtain the required licences and wear protective gear to safeguard themselves and other road users. The post Minister of Transport urges Okada riders to embrace training and protective gear appeared first on Ghana Business News .
The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has called on motorcycle, tricycle and quadricycle riders in Ghana to undergo proper training, obtain necessary licenses and wear protective gear. The Ministry of Transport is finalizing the commercialization of motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles following amendments to the Road Traffic Regulations.
The government has also deployed Traffitech-GH, a technology system, to monitor road offences and enforce traffic rules. The Road Safety 2026 Campaign, organized by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) and Somoco Ghana Limited, aims to promote road safety and make Ghana's economy more efficient through improved mobility. Unsafe practices, such as speeding, reckless overtaking, riding without protective gear or under the influence of substances, can lead to serious injuries and fatalities.
Motorcycle and tricycle operations are vital to Ghana's economy, supporting commerce, creating jobs and improving access to goods and services. The NRSA is collaborating with various stakeholders to promote safe riding practices and prevent road accidents.
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