Commercial transport operators in Ghana threaten to suspend services nationwide from November 1, 2026, in protest against the planned implementation of the TraffiTech-GH digital traffic enforcement system.
The operators say they are not prepared for the rollout, arguing that authorities have failed to address concerns over traders and hawkers occupying designated bus stops and pedestrian walkways. National Public Relations Officer of the Concerned Drivers Association, David Agboado, said although public education on the new system was ongoing, the government and police had not done enough to clear the spaces needed for the smooth operation of commercial transport services.
The Ghana Police Service developed TraffiTech-GH to detect selected road traffic offences using cameras, sensors and other speed-measurement devices. Scheduled to begin operations on November 1, 2026, the system will capture offences such as speeding and running red lights. The evidence will then be reviewed and validated before electronic notices of violation are issued to motorists.
The Director of Research, Education and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), ACP Alexander Obeng, has said the system will complement, rather than replace, existing manual traffic enforcement. Mr Agboado warned that commercial transport operators would withdraw their vehicles if the system became operational without their concerns being addressed.
The decision had been agreed upon by various transport associations, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), Tiger and Cooperative. Mr Agboado said the association had earlier given the state until October 20 to clear traders and hawkers from the streets but had yet to see the necessary action.
Ghana has 27 million people and 12 million vehicles. The transport sector contributes 10% to Ghana's GDP. The strike will affect 4 million people who use public transport daily.