Tricycle Operators Push for Legalization Amidst Tensions Over KMA Ban
Operators call on the government to fulfill its campaign pledge, while tensions escalate over the ongoing KMA ban
- The National Union of Tricycle Operators urges the administration to fulfill its campaign promise
- The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly’s ongoing ban on tricycles in certain areas has led to protests
- Legalizing tricycles could boost safety, reduce unemployment, and provide crucial transportation in underserved communities
The National Union of Tricycle Operators in Ghana has intensified its appeal for the government to legalize commercial tricycles, urging President John Mahama’s administration to honor its campaign pledge.
The union contends that legalizing the sector would streamline operations, improve safety for riders and passengers, and help address youth unemployment.
They also stress the crucial role tricycles play in providing livelihoods and solving transportation issues in underserved areas, calling for swift government action.
“Legalization isn’t just about policy; it’s about livelihoods and order. We’ve had productive discussions with the NDC manifesto committee, and we look forward to seeing their promise fulfilled,” a union representative stated.
Meanwhile, the 2023 directive from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), banning commercial tricycles from certain areas, continues to fuel protests.
The restriction has drawn sharp criticism from operators, though former Kumasi Mayor Samuel Pyne defends the decision, citing improved traffic conditions during the holiday season as a result.
The standoff between operators and authorities underscores the urgent need for a resolution to this escalating issue.
