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Okada is here to stay, but will new regulations make it safer or just change the game for commuters?

The NRSA acknowledges okada as a recognized mode of transport in Ghana. Abraham Amaliba stated the government aims to regulate okada for safety via the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - popularly known as the Okada Law. The law includes new provisions on vehicle safety standards.

New regulations are coming for okada riders - but will these rules actually make the roads safer?

Okada riders will soon be required to join unions and use approved safety gear, according to the NRSA's Abraham Amaliba. The new regulations aim to improve accountability and road safety. Unions will be responsible for members' conduct, and riders must use approved helmets.

What changes are coming to Ghana's roads with the new Okada Law, and who will benefit from the new regulations?

JoyNews' "The Law" will discuss the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - also known as the Okada Law. The law legalizes motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles for commercial use once it is assented to by the President.

What changes are coming to Ghana's roads with the new Okada Law, and who will be most affected?

JoyNews' The Law discussed the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - also known as the Okada Law. The law legalizes commercial use of motorcycles and tricycles. The Road Safety Commission's Director General, Abraham Amaliba, provided insights.

A new road safety policy will soon require drivers to arrange for towing much faster - or else what?

The NRSA says drivers must arrange towing within 30 minutes in city centers under a new policy accompanying the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Abraham Amaliba says vehicle owners will subscribe to towing services, like insurance. Discussions are underway with insurance companies.