By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu
Keta (VR), July 31, GNA – Drivers and commuters in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have welcomed the government’s decision to reintroduce road tolls on major roads, lauding the shift to a cashless collection system.
The new electronic toll system, replacing the previously scrapped manual method, aims to improve efficiency, reduce congestion, and enhance revenue collection.
Mr. Raphael Tudzi, a driver on the Keta–Accra route, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the move was timely. “I welcome the government’s decision. The cashless system will ease traffic, enhance security, and make toll payment more convenient,” he said.
He expressed hope that unions such as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and PROTOA would support the initiative, which promises to address challenges linked to manual toll collection and ensure transparency.
Another driver, Mr. Manfred Dzimah, said the system would enhance clarity and reduce manual interference in toll operations. “The cashless approach will reduce robbery risks and long queues at toll booths since drivers won’t need to carry cash,” he noted.
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Governs Kwame Agbodza, during a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, July 30, assured the public that the implementation would be phased, with adequate education for drivers.
He emphasized that the reintroduction forms part of broader infrastructure funding reforms and aims to ensure value for money on every toll paid.
The GNA has gathered that twelve firms have submitted bids under a concessionaire pre-qualification process for the electronic toll system’s rollout.
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Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/Audrey Dekalu