Minister for Railways Development, John-Peter Amewu, has revealed that the inability of government and its partners to implement the Accra Skytrain Project is due to travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the minister, following pre-feasibility studies the parties were set to undertake a 9-month long feasibility studies to...
The Ghana National Association of Garages, the umbrella organization for all small scale automobile repair workshop operators, have welcomed the emergence of an automotive industry in Ghana and commended government for promising to restrict second-hand cars which account for 70% of vehicle imports.
The association’s members, who constitute Zone 14...
…Government urged to adopt successful strategies from Shanghai's transportation model
As developing countries aims to enhance their transportation infrastructure to drive economic growth and improve the lives of citizens, experts are now looking to the bustling city of Shanghai for inspiration. With its efficient and integrated transport system, Shanghai has...
The Japanese government has signed a grant agreement of $7.9 million with Ghana in support of three projects in Ghana.
The projects include the construction of flyovers to help alleviate traffic congestion and improve the environment around the Tema Motorway Roundabout.
Another project in the agreement is the supply of medical...
The government has commenced stakeholder engagements aimed at reintroducing road tolls across the country.
Government is in consultation with other relevant stakeholders and their inputs would be considered before the final implementation on modalities on the road toll, Ministry of Finance said.
The schedules of the fees and charges (Miscellaneous Provisions)...
PHI Century Ltd., a company that provides aviation transportation services in Ghana and West Africa, has completed the registration of its Sikorsky S-92A fleet of helicopters with the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). This marks the end of a painstaking assessment process where the operational and maintenance history, as...
Brolly, a pioneering insurtech company in Ghana, has teamed up with global ride-sharing giant Bolt, to launch a groundbreaking pay-as-you-go auto insurance service for ride-sharing drivers.
This strategic partnership allows Bolt drivers in Ghana to access flexible, affordable insurance directly through the Bolt driver app, a move set to significantly...
Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 numbers, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) might be backtracking on its projections for 2021 as the authority has taken a cautiously optimistic posture towards cargo volumes expected for this year.
The GPHA was anticipating a 10 percent increase in volumes achieved...
-launches new digital ticketing system for public transport
By Kizito CUDJOE
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced plans to acquire a fleet of 100 electric buses for the Metro Mass Transport Limited (MMT) by the end of the year, as part of efforts to usher in a new era of...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to take action to address the high cost of COVID-19 tests in many jurisdictions and urged flexibility in permitting the use of cost-effective antigen tests as an alternative to more expensive PCR tests.
IATA also recommended governments adopt recent World Health Organization...