National Chairman of the Commercial Transport Association of Ghana, Asonaba Nana Wiredu, has criticised the National Road Safety Authority’s decision to ban Toyota Voxy vehicles from commercial transport.
Speaking on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, he said the Authority failed to consult key stakeholders in the transport sector before taking the decision.
He argued that the real causes of road accidents are the poor state of roads and the conduct of some drivers, not the type of vehicle being used.
Mr. Wiredu further alleged that some drivers on the roads are untrained and not affiliated with recognised unions.
He insisted that the Toyota Voxy has been a reliable vehicle for commercial transport and warned against shifting focus from the underlying challenges in the sector. He called on authorities to prioritise fixing roads and improving driver training.
“They didn’t consult any commercial transport operator associations. There are cars on our roads that are causing many accidents, yet those vehicles haven’t been banned. When we questioned how they utilised the 6 million cedis the government gave them, they tried to shift the conversation.
“The real issue is about the bad roads in the country and poorly trained drivers, especially those who lack experience in long-distance driving. It’s not just the cars; it’s some of the ‘junkie drivers’ who don’t belong to any union. We need to be cautious about this discussion. The Toyota Voxy has been beneficial for us, but the GPRTU is not fulfilling its responsibilities,” he said.
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