The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation has set April 1, 2026, as the deadline for all motorcycle riders engaged in courier and delivery services to register and obtain operational licenses.
The government has also announced plans to reduce the GH¢1,070 registration fee for courier operators in a move aimed at easing financial pressure and encouraging compliance with industry regulations.
Sector Minister Sam George Nartey explained that the initiative forms part of an amendment to Ghana’s Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Framework, designed to sanitise the sector, improve service quality, and enhance public confidence in delivery operations.
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Mr. Nartey disclosed that the ministry is finalising a bill to update existing postal and courier laws.
Under the new directive, riders will pay a moratorium fee of GH¢500—half of the standard GH¢1,070 registration fee—during the registration period.
“After the holidays, all riders engaged in courier services must register to continue operating. The law will ensure accountability, customer protection, and safer delivery operations,” the minister said.
He added that the registration applies not only to individual riders but also to courier service companies, which must acquire licenses either as independent operators or fleet service providers.
“Operators must regularise their businesses to align with national postal and courier standards. This is part of efforts to promote professionalism and protect consumers,” he noted.
Ghana’s courier and delivery industry has expanded rapidly in recent years, driven by e-commerce and on-demand logistics. However, rising concerns about unregistered operators, customer fraud, and safety challenges have prompted the government to tighten oversight.
Once enacted, the new amendment will empower the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC) to enforce compliance, standardise operations, and impose sanctions on defaulters.
Source: Ohene Amponsah
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