{
  "id": 14014482,
  "title": "DVLA extends regional office hours to 10pm under 24-Hour Economy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/dvla-extends-regional-office-hours-to-10pm-under-24-hour-economy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T18:03:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/dvla-extends-regional-office-hours-to-10pm-under-24-hour-economy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has extended its operating hours at regional offices until 10:00 p.m., as part of the government's 24-hour economy initiative. Chief Executive Officer Julius Neequaye Kotey announced this extension at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, October 12, 2026. The new hours come into effect from August 2026, allowing customers to access licensing and registration services beyond traditional office hours. The DVLA began its 24-hour operations at the Adentan office in April 2025, marking a pioneering step for state institutions in offering such services. Kotey highlighted that the Adentan operation's success prompted the extension of service hours to other regional offices, including Winneba and the Prestige Centre at the DVLA headquarters in Cantonments. The initiative has also led to the recruitment of additional staff to accommodate the increased operating hours and enhance service delivery. The aim is to provide customers with greater flexibility when accessing public services during non-traditional hours.",
  "summary": "The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has extended operating hours at its regional offices to 10:00 p.m. as part of efforts to improve customer access and support the government’s 24-hour economy agenda.",
  "key_points": [
    "DVLA extends regional office hours to 10pm",
    "Initiative part of 24-Hour Economy program",
    "Begins August 2026 with additional staff"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}