Greater Accra Bans Tricycle Operations In Parts Of The Capital

The Greater Accra Regional Co-ordinating Council (GARCC) has restricted the activities of tricycle operators within parts of the Capital city in an effort to mitigate traffic congestion and restore orderliness to the streets of Accra.

The Council which took the decision after a meeting on Monday, August 14, 2023 also banned the use of party paraphernalia during festivals in the region.

The decision to limit the operations of tricycle operators popularly known as ‘Pragya’ comes in response to growing concerns over the persistent traffic congestion and disorderly scenes that have been exacerbated by the indiscriminate parking and disregard for traffic regulations often exhibited by these operators.

Restrictions have been placed in areas such as the Central Business Districts (CBD) of THE Accra Metropolis, Krowor, Korle Klottey, Tema Metropolis, La Dade Kotopon, La Nkwantanang Madina, Ayawaso East, Ayawaso West, Ayawaso Central, Ayawaso North, Ledzokuku, Okaikwei North and the Adentan Municipality, in hopes of restoring peace and order.

A statement signed by the regional minister, Henry Quartey urged all “Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives and their Presiding Members to ensure that all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) sensitize the public and subsequently pass a bye-law to promote the implementation of the resolutions.”