The Greater Accra Regional Co-ordinating Council (GARCC) has banned tricycle operators’ activities within the Central Business District (CBD) in a bid to reduce traffic congestion and restore order to Accra’s streets.
The Council has also prohibited the use of party paraphernalia during regional festivities. The conclusion was reached during a meeting on Monday, August 14.
The decision to restrict the operations of tricycle operators known colloquially as ‘Pragya’ stems from growing concerns about persistent traffic congestion and disorderly scenes, which have been exacerbated by the indiscriminate parking and disregard for traffic regulations frequently displayed by these operators.
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In order to restore peace and order, restrictions have been imposed in regions such as Accra Metropolitan, Krowor, Korle Klottey, Tema Metropolitan, La Dade Kotopon, La Nkwantanang Madina, Ayawaso East, Ayawaso West, Ayawaso Central, Ayawaso North, Ledzokuku, Okaikwei North, and Adentan Municipal.
A statement signed by the regional minister, Henry Quartey urged all “Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives and their Presiding Members to ensure that all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) sensitize the public and subsequently pass a bye-law to promote the implementation of the resolutions.”
