Transport
Stories in this category
IMCC engages Roads Ministry on strengthening devolved sector functions
The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC) has initiated consultations with the Ministry of Roads and Highways to strengthen the functional integration and operational effectiveness of road sector responsibilities within Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
Strait of Hormuz tensions could hike fuel prices, affect electricity and transport — Expert warns
Lawyer and energy expert Lom–Nuku Ahlijah has warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz could drive up fuel prices in Ghana and trigger broader economic challenges, including higher electricity costs and transport fares.
Grain scandal: Finance Ministry alarmed by GH¢61.7m ‘ghost transport’ payout in 2024
A massive verification exercise conducted by the Ghana Audit Service, in partnership with EY and PwC, has exposed a multi-million-cedi scandal involving the overpayment and irregular compensation of a transportation firm contracted under the Farmer Food Relief and Recovery Programme in 2024.
US–Israel–Iran Conflict: GSA warns of higher freight charges due to global shipping disruptions
The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) is warning importers and exporters in Ghana to prepare for higher shipping costs and possible delays following disruptions to global maritime trade caused by the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. In a notice to shippers, the Authority said the conflict,...
DVLA Launches 2025 DV Plate with Enhanced Security Features
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has officially launched the 2025 DV plate, which is now available at all DVLA offices across the country. The new plate comes with enhanced security features aimed at preventing counterfeiting and ensuring a more secure vehicle registration and licensing system in Ghana. The DVLA emphasized that this initiative […]
Metro Mass Transit Takes Delivery of 100 Electric Buses
In a move towards eco-friendly public transportation, Metro Mass Transit Limited has taken delivery of 100 electric buses. This development follows Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s pledge made two months ago to introduce electric buses into Ghana’s public transit network by the end of the year. The new fleet is expected to streamline commuting with the […]