OKADA BUSINESS IN GHANA: A GROWING TREND AMIDST REGULATORY UNCERTAINTY

Accra, Ghana – The Okada business, which involves the use of motorcycles for
commercial transport, is rapidly gaining popularity across Ghana. Despite its
widespread adoption, the sector remains unregulated, sparking a heated
debateamong stakeholders.

The Road Traffic Regulations 2012 (Legislative Instrument 2180) explicitly bans
the use of motorcycles for fare-paying passengers. However, the reality on the
ground tells a different story.

In cities like Accra and Kumasi, Okada riders are
a common sight, providing a crucial service in areas where traditional
transport options are limited or inefficient.