Transport Operators Threaten Nationwide Strike Over TraffiTech-GH Rollout
Commercial transport operators have threatened to withdraw their vehicles from the roads nationwide from November 1, 2026, in protest against the planned implementation of the TraffiTech-GH digital traffic enforcement system.
The operators say they are not prepared for the rollout, accusing the government and the police of failing to address concerns over traders and hawkers occupying designated bus stops and pedestrian walkways.
National Public Relations Officer of the Concerned Drivers Association, David Agboado, said although public education on the new system was ongoing, authorities had not done enough to clear the spaces required for the smooth operation of commercial transport services.
Speaking to Citi News, Mr Agboado insisted that the implementation of TraffiTech-GH must be holistic, arguing that authorities should address obstructions at bus stops and along roadsides rather than concentrating solely on enforcing traffic regulations against drivers.
“The bus stops that have been taken over by the traders, the hawkers and other things, have they dealt with that place also? Because the whole thing must be holistic, not pick and choose something,” he said.
He maintained that while the authorities were preparing to commence operations on November 1, commercial transport operators were equally unprepared.
“They are ready for November 1. We are also not ready for November 1,” he stated.
Mr Agboado said the association had earlier given the government until October 20 to clear traders and hawkers from the streets but had yet to see the necessary action.
He warned that commercial transport operators would withdraw their vehicles if the digital enforcement system became operational without their concerns being addressed.
“On November 1, when TraffiTech starts its operation, and a commercial vehicle has been caught in that manner, we, the commercial operators, none of us are going to move our vehicle,” he said.
He added that the decision had been agreed upon by several transport associations, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), and Tiger and Cooperative.
“I am saying it because it is an agreement that we have all agreed that no vehicle should move so they do what is right,” he added.
TraffiTech-GH is an automated traffic enforcement system developed by the Ghana Police Service to detect selected road traffic offences using cameras, sensors and other speed-measurement devices.
The system, scheduled to begin operations on November 1, 2026, is expected to capture offences such as speeding and running red lights.
Evidence of suspected violations will be reviewed and validated before electronic notices are issued to motorists.
The initiative is intended to improve compliance with road traffic regulations, strengthen evidence gathering and help reduce road crashes, deaths and injuries.
Meanwhile, the Director of Research, Education and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), ACP Alexander Obeng, has said the system will complement, rather than replace, existing manual traffic enforcement.
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