President John Mahama has announced his administration’s plan to legalise and regulate commercial motorcycles and tricycles, popularly known as “Okada”, as part of a broader effort to modernise the transportation sector.
Delivering the State of the Nation Address to Parliament on February 27, 2025, Mahama stated that Okada serves as a critical mode of transport for many Ghanaians and must be formally integrated into the country’s transport system.
“Motorcycles and tricycles hold significant potential as a more convenient, timely, safe, and cost-effective mode of transportation,” he stated.
“Currently, the Road Traffic Regulations of 2012 (L.I. 2180) prohibit licensing motorcycles and tricycles for fare-paying passengers. As part of our Government Policy, the Ministry will amend the regulatory framework to regularize their use for commercial passenger transport.”
This declaration marks a significant policy shift from previous administrations, which had maintained a ban on the commercial use of motorcycles and tricycles for passenger transport.
Mahama’s government sees Okada as a practical solution to Ghana’s growing transportation challenges, particularly in areas where access to buses and taxis remains limited
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