The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and four other transport unions have announced a nationwide shutdown of commercial transport operations on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, over TRAFFITECH fines and government failure to clear traders from bus stops.
In a statement dated November 1, 2026, the five unions disclosed that the planned action had become necessary due to what they described as the government’s continued neglect in enforcing L.I. 2519, Regulation 142.
They expressed concern over the persistent occupation of bus stops by traders, arguing that the situation has made it increasingly difficult for commercial drivers to operate within designated spaces.
The transport Unions also raised concerns about the unfair treatment of drivers, who continue to face fines through the government’s TRAFFITECH-GH traffic monitoring system despite being unable to access bus stops occupied by traders.
They alleged that commercial drivers are being penalised for traffic violations while authorities fail to address the activities of traders occupying designated bus stops and pedestrian walkways.
The Unions have directed all commercial drivers to park their vehicles on Wednesday, November 4, until further notice.
The unions further apologised to commuters and the general public for the inconvenience the shutdown may cause.
The transport union statement was jointly endorsed by representatives of the GPRTU of TUC, Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana, True Drivers Union, Ghana Committed Drivers Association and Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana.
Meanwhile, commuters have therefore been urged to take note of the announcement and make alternative transportation arrangements ahead of Wednesday’s planned shutdown.
The development follows an earlier threat by commercial transport operators to suspend services nationwide on November 1, when the Traffitech-GH system is scheduled to become operational.
The operators, led by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, say they will direct their members to park their vehicles if the authorities proceed with the rollout without addressing their concerns.
According to the groups, their leadership had resolved to direct drivers across the country to park their vehicles and suspend operations once Traffitech-GH became operational on November 1.
“We will not operate under an unfair and unjust system. You cannot digitalise illegality,” they declared.
They also appealed to commuters to take notice of the planned action and make alternative transport arrangements from Sunday.
“The government will be fully responsible for any inconvenience this action will cause,” the statement added.
According to the transport operators, the Mahama government is seeking to use the planned rollout of the Traffitech-GH system to extort money from drivers through traffic fines.
They argue that it is unfair for the government to subject drivers to camera-based traffic enforcement when the authorities have failed to clear the spaces they are legally expected to use for picking up and dropping off passengers.
In a statement dated October 31 by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, operating under the Joint Transport Front, the ultimatum was issued.
The Commercial transport operators’ statement was signed by Samuel Amoah, National Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU of TUC; Asonaba Nana Owiredu, National Chairman of the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana; Paa Willie, National Chairman of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana; David Agboado, National PRO of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana; and Yaw Barimah, National PRO of the Commercial Transport Operators/True Drivers Union.
According to the groups, they had earlier given the government and the Ghana Police Service until October 20 to enforce Regulation 142 of L.I. 2519 by removing traders from bus stops and pedestrian walkways before the introduction of the new traffic enforcement system.
They, however, claim that the deadline had passed without any meaningful action by the government, the Ministry of Local Government or the police.
“This shows clearly that the government wants to use TRAFFITECH-GH to extort money from innocent drivers while leaving traders to take over our legally designated spaces,” the statement said.
“We cannot allow our drivers to be fined and harassed by cameras for offences created by the government’s own failure to clear the roads,” the groups stated.
They argued that the authorities must first address the alleged encroachment on bus stops and pedestrian walkways before enforcing the new system against commercial drivers.
“We will not operate under an unfair and unjust system. You cannot digitalise illegality,” they declared.
“The government will be fully responsible for any inconvenience this action will cause,” the statement added.
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