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”.
Meanwhile, the National Roads and Safety Authority (NRSA) has revealed that 3,570 Toyota Voxy vehicles were imported to Ghana between January and February 2026.
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the NRSA submitted its technical report, detailing that registration data shows that 3,570 Voxy vehicles were registered between January and February, compared with 3,687 for the entirety of 2025.
The report stated, “While only 34% are registered as commercial vehicles, field evidence confirms widespread use of privately registered Voxy vehicles for commercial passenger transport”.
Official reports from Toyota Tsusho Corporation indicate that only the HiAce, GranAce, and Coaster models are designed for commercial passenger transport.
Toyota Tsusho Corporation detailed that the Voxy was intended as a minivan for young, middle-class families, with a ground clearance of 150mm—significantly lower than the HiAce’s 185mm, a critical factor for long-distance travel on Ghana’s roads.
Reports suggest many drivers in Ghana who use the Voxy vehicles commercially have modified them with longer struts and larger tyres to compensate for the low ground clearance.