The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has raised concerns over the authenticity of driving licences being used by drivers operating on Ghana’s major ride-hailing platforms.
Chief Executive Officer of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, disclosed that checks conducted through the Authority’s ride-hailing monitoring system found that a significant number of licences presented by drivers were allegedly fraudulent.
Speaking on Atinka TV on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Mr Kotey said 75 per cent of the licences checked within the ride-hailing sector were found to be fake.
“When we checked the ride-hailing monitoring system on our end, 75% of the licences we checked in the ride-hailing space were all fake,” he said.
He said the finding raised serious questions about the verification systems used to ensure that drivers operating on ride-hailing platforms possess valid licences.
Bolt, Uber, Yango affected
According to the DVLA CEO, the problem is not limited to a single platform.
He identified Bolt, Uber and Yango among the ride-hailing services where drivers with allegedly fraudulent licences had been detected.
“This includes drivers operating on platforms such as Bolt, Uber and Yango,” Mr Kotey stated.
The disclosure is likely to intensify calls for stronger verification of drivers before they are allowed to operate commercially, particularly given the safety implications associated with unqualified or improperly licensed drivers transporting passengers.
The DVLA’s revelation also highlights the need for closer collaboration between the regulator and ride-hailing companies to authenticate drivers’ licences and prevent individuals using fraudulent documents from accessing the platforms.
