The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has rejected objections raised by the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana (CTOG) regarding the ban on Toyota Voxy vehicles for long-distance travel, emphasising that safeguarding lives remains the Authority’s foremost priority. His remarks come in response to a technical committee report that recommended limiting the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles in commercial long-haul operations due to safety risks.
In contrast, CTOG, in a press release dated April 8, 2026, criticised the decision, contending that imposing a blanket ban does not adequately address the broader road safety challenges facing the country. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Thursday, April 9, Mr. Amaliba maintained that the NRSA will not be swayed by opposition to its regulatory decisions.
“We are not here to please them. Our mandate is to ensure safety on our roads, reduce crashes, and implement programmes that prevent accidents. “I am not bothered by anyone who thinks regulations should not be implemented. We are a lawless country; even when regulations are introduced, some resist them. I have been sent here to do what is right, and I will do it as it is. I will not listen to wrongdoers,” he said.
He further revealed that the Authority will, in the coming days, begin a series of stakeholder engagements as part of efforts to address the issue more comprehensively. “We are going to embark on stakeholder engagement. We’ll meet with the Customs to find out why they allow those cars to come in — they have to ban them. We are also going to meet with DVLA, the Ghana Standards Authority, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and vehicle operators. From there, we’ll move to the next stage,” he added.
The Technical Working Committee of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) on Wednesday, April 8, declared the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial transport purposes illegal, warning that their widespread operation poses a serious threat to road safety and human life.
According to the committee, the importation and subsequent conversion of the vehicles are not only unlawful but often carried out by unauthorised practitioners, resulting in significant safety risks for passengers and other road users.
Source: Isaac Appiah Kubi
