The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy (GCCE) welcomes the passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Bill,
The Bill, widely referred to as the Okada Bill, among others amends the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act
683) to legalize commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles, alongside strengthened road
safety provisions.
GCCE recognizes the passage of this Bill as a major policy shift in Ghana’s transport governance, to
formally acknowledge a mode of transport that plays a critical role in urban mobility, last-mile connectivity,
informal logistics and delivery services, and employment creation across the country. This move thus
presents an opportunity to bring structure, safety, and long-term planning into a sector that has operated
largely informally for years.
From our work, GCCE views this development as a strategic entry point for accelerating the transition to
electric mobility, particularly within the two- and three-wheeler segment. Commercial motorcycles,
tricycles, and quadricycles account for a growing share of vehicle kilometres travelled in Ghana’s cities
and are typically powered by combustion engines that contribute to urban air pollution, greenhouse gas
emissions, and noise pollution. Their formal recognition under law creates an opportunity to guide the
sector toward cleaner, safer, and more efficient technologies.
GCCE is particularly interested in the potential for the Bill’s implementation to support:
- The deployment of electric motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles, especially for commercial
transport and logistics.
Local assembly and manufacturing value chains for electric two- and three-wheelers, batteries,
and charging components.
Reduced air pollution and public health risks, particularly in densely populated urban corridors.
Lower operating costs for riders and operators, through reduced fuel and maintenance expenses.
Alignment with Ghana’s Energy Transition and climate commitments, including emissions
reduction and sustainable transport objectives.
GCCE will study the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, 2025 in detail as part of its policy and regulatory
review process. The Chamber looks forward to working closely with its members, government, Parliament, regulators, metropolitan and municipal authorities, transport unions, manufacturers, financiers, and
development partners to support the accelerated manufacturing, deployment, and scaling of electric
motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles in a safe, environmentally responsible, and economically inclusive
manner that supports job creation and Ghana’s economic growth.
Signed
Seth Owusu-Mante
(Executive Director)
