The National Road Safety Authority Technical Working Committee has recommended the clampdown on the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial transport.
According to the NSRA Technical Working Committee, the manufacturers of Toyota Voxy vehicles disclose that the vehicles are designed for family use, not long-distance commercial operations.
Also, the Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has cited serious safety concerns.
According to Abraham Amaliba, the technical committee’s assessment of the vehicles found that the vehicles were not designed for heavy-duty or intercity operations.
Abraham Amaliba urged the public to avoid using the vehicles for commercial purposes, asserting that the Toyota Voxy was intended for intra-city travel, but many drivers in the country use it for long-distance operations.
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”.
However, 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.
See the full statement below:
PRESS RELEASE
8/4/2026
Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana Condemn NRSA’s Decision to Ban Toyota Voxy
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.
We demand that the NRSA:
– Reconsider the ban and engage with stakeholders
– Develop targeted safety measures for high-risk areas
– Prioritise driver education and training
– Address root causes of accidents, such as poor road infrastructure
This decision reflects a lack of understanding of the transport sector’s complexities. We will not support this shameful idea and will take all necessary steps to protect our members’ interests.
Signed, Asonaba Nana Wiredu. National chairman, Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana, 0540377307.
David Agboado, PRO, 0541063682.
Yaw Barimah, True Drivers’ Union, National P.R.O, 0554822565”.
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