Commercial transport operators in Ghana have announced plans to withdraw their services on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in protest against the government’s enforcement of the new TRAFFITECH-GH traffic monitoring system.

The decision was announced in a joint press statement issued on Monday, November 2, 2026, by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of TUC, Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana, True Drivers Union, Ghana Committed Drivers Association and Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana.

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According to the unions, the government and the Ghana Police Service have failed to enforce Regulation 142 of L.I. 2519, which prohibits trading at bus stops and on pedestrian walkways, while proceeding with a system that imposes fines on drivers for traffic offences.

The transport operators argued that traders have occupied several bus stops, making it difficult for commercial drivers to pick up and drop off passengers without risking penalties under the new traffic enforcement system.

“We cannot operate in bus stops occupied by traders and still be fined by cameras,” the unions stated.

They expressed concern that the government was implementing the TRAFFITECH-GH system without first addressing the challenges commercial drivers face on the roads.

The unions described the situation as a result of the “total neglect and failure of Government and the Ghana Police Service to enforce L.I. 2519 Regulation 142”, while introducing measures they believe unfairly target drivers.

As part of their protest, the unions have directed all commercial drivers to park their vehicles on Wednesday, November 4, until further notice.

“NO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE WILL BE MOVING ON WEDNESDAY, 4TH NOVEMBER, 2026,” the statement declared.

The transport operators also apologised to commuters and the general public for the inconvenience the planned action may cause, insisting that their concerns had left them with no alternative.

“We apologise for the inconvenience, but we are left with no option,” the unions added.

The statement was jointly signed by officials of the participating transport groups, including Samuel Amoah, National Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU of TUC.

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