A Commercial Toyota Voxy driver has quizzed the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) over attempts to ban the commercial use of the vehicles as a result of their rampant involvement in road accidents.
According to the Commercial Toyota Voxy driver, they will not accept the NRSA directives, arguing that between driving these vehicles and engaging in galamsey, which of the two causes greater destruction to the country?
Speaking in a viral video, the Commercial Toyota Voxy driver quizzed, “We will not accept your directive. Between driving these vehicles and engaging in galamsey, which of the two causes greater destruction to the country?
It is galamsey; all that is needed is for drivers to be advised to stop overspeeding. You cannot come and tell us that you are banning this car from the system. Even though galamsey, you have not been able to stop it”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the viral video stated, “from like 2001 to like 2005, almost every accident involved a Ford Mini Bus. From 2006 to 2009, it was always Sprinter buses. About 8 years ago, it was the 2M Express and Stanbic type of buses. The excuse is the right-hand drive thing bt they didn’t ban Belta and others. It’s even funny”.
“With such a driver, you want me to sit in his car ….?
naaaa that’s why I will always pick STC over these guys
Weak mentally”, a netizen added.
“He has some valid points there. The focus should shift toward stricter enforcement of speed limits and comprehensive driver education. Banning Voxy alone is a reactive move that ignores the root cause driving behaviour and lack of regulation”, a netizen stated.
One more X user wrote, “False comparison. Two wrongs don’t cancel each other; road safety and galamsey are both serious issues. Banning risky use of Voxys is about protecting lives, not ignoring other problems”.
Meanwhile, Abraham Amaliba, the Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), has insisted that they will push ahead with plans to ban the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial activities.
According to Abraham Amaliba, despite mounting opposition from driver unions and sections of the public, they are not bothered as they plan to proceed with a ban on Toyota Voxy vehicles.
Speaking to Citi News on Thursday, April 9, 2026, Mr. Amaliba explained, “The mandate is to ensure safety on our roads, reduce crashes, and ensure that we put in programmes that will also ensure that the crashes are reduced.
“So we are not bothered about anybody who thinks that regulations should not be implemented. We are a lawless country. We are so lawless that even if regulations are coming, we seem to be kicking against them.
“I have been sent here to do what is right, and I am going to do it as it is. I am not going to listen to people who are wrongdoers.”
His remarks follow: the Commercial transport operators in Ghana have rejected the decision by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to prohibit the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial purposes.
According to Commercial transport operators in Ghana, the decision is poorly thought out and will damage their livelihoods.
In a statement issued on April 8, 2026, the Commercial Transport Operators stated, “The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana view the National Road Safety Authority’s (NRSA) decision to ban the Toyota Voxy for commercial purposes as a lazy and ill-conceived approach to addressing road safety concerns. We strongly condemn this move and urge the NRSA to reconsider.
Rather than engaging in blanket bans, the NRSA should focus on educating drivers on road safety tips and organising seminars to enhance their skills.
The Toyota Voxy is a popular and reliable vehicle, widely used for commercial transport, and its ban will cause significant hardship for many families”.
The further demanded that the NRSA reconsider the ban and engage with stakeholders, develop targeted safety measures for high-risk areas, prioritise driver education and training , and address root causes of accidents, such as poor road infrastructure.
The Commercial transport operators in Ghana statement follows, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) declaration that Toyota Voxy vehicles being used for commercial transport in Ghana are operating illegally, citing both regulatory breaches and safety concerns.
Speaking at the presentation of the committee’s report, Abraham Amaliba explained, “The Voxy is meant for intra-city drivers, but we see them crisscrossing the length and breadth of the country. They are raised, and this affects their balance. We are also being told that the tyres are not suitable for the kind of work they are used for in Ghana”.
Watch the video below:
“We will not accept your directive. Between driving these vehicles and engaging in galamsey, which of the two causes greater destruction to the country?”
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) April 10, 2026
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