Also known as: MoT
Government agency responsible for transport regulation and policy, including fare approval, maritime legislation, and rail acquisitions.
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Joy Online
… The Police said drivers who deliberately charged passengers fares above the approved rates gazetted by the Ministry of Transport and other relevant stakeholders risked legal action, particularly where there was evidence of repeated violations. …
Police to prosecute commercial drivers for overcharging passengersJoy Online
… I would like to recommend that the Ministry of Transport, in collaboration with the MTTD and DVLA, formulate and implement a policy for mandatory periodic inspection of vehicles which use compressed air brakes. …
Ghana’s Roads of Sorrow: Tankers, dump trucks, and trailers on the country’s deadliest corridorsJoy Online
… He is therefore urging the Ministry of Transport, the National Road Safety Authority, the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, and the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to immediately commence stakeholder engagements and a nation …
Kumasi commercial drivers back road traffic law but demand public educationJoy Online
… The Ministry of Transport has contracted Vision Consult, working with KPMG, to undertake a six-month feasibility assessment of the project. …
Keta-Axim water transport route moves a step closer as government commissions feasibility studyJoy Online
… It was under the theme: “Enhancing Maritime Security in Africa: Safe Seas for Africa.” The workshop brought together officials from the Ministry of Transport, GMA, Ghana Navy, Ghana Air Force, Marine Police, Attorney-General’s Department and other institutions within the criminal …
Ghana strengthens fight against sea crimes with major Maritime Offences BillJoy Online
… Following the inaugural meeting, the Working Group will continue its technical discussions over the coming weeks before commencing direct engagement with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Ministry of Transport (MoT), Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and other relevant government insti …
Clean Energy Chamber convenes EV Working Group to advance import duty reformsDaily Guide
… It will then begin direct engagement with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Transport, Ghana Revenue Authority, and other relevant government institutions and development partners. …
GCCE Convenes EV Working Group To Push For Import Duty ReformsJoy Online
… It requires an approach that draws in every part of government, involving not just the Ministry of Transport and the National Road Safety Authority, but also the Ministry of National Security, the Police Service, and local governance structures. …
Small Feet, Busy Roads: Why Ghana is failing its children every school morningJoy Online
Transport operators are set to meet with the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday, July 28, to discuss a proposed 30 per cent increase in transport fares as rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of vehicle spare parts continue to put pressure on their operations. …
Transport operators, gov’t meet today over proposed 30% fare increaseThe Chronicle
… ion restraining the first and second defendants and their officers and agents from further registering, licensing and issuing or permitting the operation of converted Right Hand Drive (RHD) to left hand drive (LHD) Toyota Voxy Noah vehicles in Ghana till the Ministry of Transport …
Lawyer Sues DVLA, NIC Over Registration, Licensing Of Toyota Voxy In GhanaThe Police have warned commercial vehicle operators that those who charge fares above the Ministry of Transport-approved rates risk prosecution, particularly for repeated violations. The warning addresses recurring complaints from commuters about arbitrary fare increases and charges above officially approved rates.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Police have warned commercial vehicle operators that those who charge fares above the Ministry of Transport-approved rates risk prosecution, particularly for repeated violations. The warning addresses recurring complaints from commuters about arbitrary fare increases and charges above officially approved rates.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Road Safety Authority reported 2,949 road crash deaths in 2025, an 18.2% increase over 2024 and the highest toll in 35 years. Heavy-duty vehicles including fuel tankers, dump trucks, and trailers are central to the crisis, with Ghana's fatality rate of nearly 26 deaths per 100,000 people exceeding both WHO African regional and global averages.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Commercial drivers in Kumasi welcomed Parliament's December 2025 passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, which introduces new provisions on alcohol limits, motorcycle commercial use, and safety equipment, but called on authorities to intensify public education and ensure strict enforcement. Union leaders expressed concern that drivers were not informed about the law's provisions before passage and warned the amendments could be ignored without proper stakeholder engagement and implementation.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Transport has contracted Vision Consult and KPMG to conduct a six-month feasibility assessment of a proposed coastal water transport service between Keta in the Volta Region and Axim in the Western Region, examining technical and operational requirements and the commercial viability of the project.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has passed the Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026, which awaits Presidential assent and aims to provide a comprehensive legal framework for preventing, investigating, and prosecuting piracy, armed robbery at sea, trafficking, and other maritime crimes. The Ghana Maritime Authority, in collaboration with the UN and EU, is engaging stakeholders to build understanding of the legislation ahead of its implementation.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy has convened an Electric Vehicle Working Group comprising major companies and stakeholders to develop a coordinated industry position on reforms to Ghana's electric vehicle import regime, aiming to reduce import duties and accelerate EV adoption.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy has inaugurated an Electric Vehicle Working Group comprising companies like EcoDrive, Solar Taxi, Grace Mobility, Uber, and industry associations to push for reforms to Ghana's EV import duty regime and make electric vehicles more affordable while supporting local assembly and manufacturing.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A law student describes witnessing a five-year-old child transported unsafely on a motorbike to school, and notes that despite Ghana's constitutional protections and the Children's Act, many poor families lack safe transportation options while wealthier families can afford protected commutes.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Transport operators are set to meet the Ministry of Transport to discuss a proposed 30 per cent increase in transport fares, citing rising fuel prices and increasing vehicle spare parts costs. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has urged the government to reintroduce fuel price intervention measures to help ease the financial burden on transport operators and commuters.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A road safety advocate has filed a lawsuit at an Accra High Court against the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority and the National Insurance Company over the registration, licensing, and insuring of Toyota Voxy vehicles in Ghana, citing rising fatality rates and safety concerns that prompted the National Road Safety Authority to investigate the vehicles.
27 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Ashanti Port Services Limited (APSL) seeking to overturn a High Court ruling that nullified a US$33.3 million arbitral award against Justmoh Construction Limited in the Boankra Inland Logistics Terminal Project dispute. The five-member panel unanimously upheld the High Court's decision, ruling that APSL's invocation of supervisory jurisdiction lacked merit.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed APSL's application to overturn a High Court decision that nullified a US$33.3 million arbitral award against Justmoh Construction Limited, ruling that APSL lacked legal and corporate capacity to initiate arbitration for the Boankra Inland Logistics Terminal Project.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit by Ashanti Port Services Ltd. challenging a High Court decision that set aside a US$33.3 million arbitral award in APSL's favour. The ruling upholds the High Court's May 2026 decision in favour of Justmoh Construction Ltd.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations has called on government and private institutions to make public buildings and transport systems accessible to persons with disabilities, following the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly's presentation of cash grants, start-up kits, and working tools to 57 PWDs to support sustainable livelihoods. The federation noted that hospitals, schools, and government offices lack disability-friendly features such as ramps and elevators.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Transport Ministry defended its acquisition of two diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons, saying critics misunderstood railway engineering by equating age with obsolescence. The ministry said the British Rail Class 56 locomotives underwent extensive refurbishment in the United Kingdom, including engine and electrical system overhauls, are backed by a five-year warranty, and meet modern safety standards.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy rainfall on Friday evening caused severe traffic congestion and a shortage of commercial vehicles along the Madina-Adenta stretch, leaving commuters stranded at bus stops for hours. Drivers charged higher fares at major junctions including Madina Zongo, Ritz, Atomic, UPSA, and Adenta.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's public transport system is inefficient—with rush-hour trips from the University of Ghana to the Central Business District taking over an hour instead of fifteen minutes—and requires stronger regulation, safer fleets, transparent fares, and disciplined implementation to become reliable and sustainable.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An engineer raises concerns about frequent breakdowns of heavy-duty vehicles, coaches and buses on Ghana's highways, questioning whether fleet maintenance standards are being followed and who is responsible for enforcing compliance. Breakdowns create economic costs and safety risks for transport operators, passengers, businesses and other road users.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The National Road Safety Authority established a Technical Working Committee to investigate the Toyota Voxy, a right-hand-drive Japanese domestic market vehicle that has become notorious across Ghana's road network for safety incidents. The TWC found that Voxys were manufactured for Japanese conditions only, all models are right-hand-drive despite Ghana's ban on RHD imports, and production has ceased.
17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Maritime Authority has expanded its operational presence by nearly 70 percent over the past year to strengthen regulation and safety standards across inland waterways and coastal communities. The authority is establishing new offices in Akosombo, Kete Krachi, Bamboi, Saboba, Wa, Agona, Ngalichie, Shama, and along the eastern border corridor from Ada to Togo, and has inaugurated 200 Inland Water Safety Guards.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Deputy Minister for Transport Dorcas Affo-Toffey visited Meridian Port Services at Tema Port and praised the company's significant investments and modern technology, describing the facility as one of West Africa's most modern and well-equipped ports.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Transport Ministry has declared that individuals refusing to wear life jackets on inland waterways will be barred from travelling. The Ghana Maritime Authority launched a Life Jacket Safety and livelihood initiative providing subsidised sales, rentals, and hybrid schemes to ensure citizens have access to jackets while crossing water bodies.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Transport Minister has officially launched the Safety Water Guards and Life Jacket for Safety and Livelihood Initiative to improve safety on inland waterways and reduce accidents among commuters and fishing communities. The initiative aims to strengthen water transport safety and protect livelihoods dependent on rivers and lakes, with the minister calling on the public to comply with safety directives from the Ghana Maritime Authority.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A renewed attempt to introduce a cargo-tracking system—involving Advance Cargo Information, Electronic Cargo Tracking Note, or Smart Port Note technologies—has raised concerns in the trade and logistics sector that it could introduce additional mandatory charges on importers, exporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and consumers. The policy, previously shelved at the Ministry of Trade, is now being pursued through the Ministry of Transport, with Inter-Ocean Maritime and Logistics Institute Limited reportedly seeking official backing for the service.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A renewed attempt to introduce a cargo-tracking regime through Ghana's Ministry of Transport has triggered fresh concerns in the trade and logistics sector. The proposed system—described as Advance Cargo Information (ACI), Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN), or Smart Port Note (SPN)—could introduce additional mandatory charges affecting importers, exporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and consumers, after a similar effort failed at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece argues that following Ghana's macroeconomic stabilization, the next national challenge is converting economic stability into productivity and growth, which the author contends requires successful implementation of the 24-Hour Economy through institutional discipline rather than speeches and slogans.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's economic stabilization efforts must now be followed by a focus on productivity and growth, requiring institutional accountability through quarterly KPI reports to ensure the 24-Hour Economy agenda becomes genuine transformation rather than a national slogan.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Metro Mass Transit Limited has clarified that 100 newly acquired 29-seater Isuzu buses inaugurated by the Vice President are intended for intercity services across Ghana, not for intra-city operations in Accra. The procurement is part of a strategic initiative supported by the Presidency and Ministry of Transport to expand the state-owned company's capacity.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A torrential downpour in Accra on Friday evening flooded major transport terminals, leaving thousands of commuters stranded for hours as flooding, traffic congestion, and a shortage of commercial vehicles paralyzed movement across the capital.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A heavy downpour on Friday evening flooded major transport terminals in Accra, leaving thousands of commuters stranded for hours at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange (Circle) and other locations due to severe shortages of public transport services and traffic congestion.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →