Commercial drivers across Ghana have threatened to park their vehicles indefinitely from September 21, 2026, if the government fails to address a number of concerns they say are putting severe pressure on their operations.
The threat was contained in a press release issued on Wednesday, September 16, by representatives of driver and transport operator groups, who called on President John Mahama to urgently intervene in the issues they have raised.
The drivers warned that all commercial vehicles would be parked until further notice if their concerns are not addressed by the September 21 deadline.
Among their key concerns are what they describe as increases in Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) charges and penalty fees, as well as alleged harassment by police officers on the roads.
The drivers are also protesting rising fuel prices, spare parts costs and vehicle insurance premiums, which they say are increasing the cost of operating commercial vehicles.
Another major concern is the government’s position on lorry fares.
According to the drivers, while their operational expenses continue to rise, government is not allowing them to increase lorry fares to reflect the increased cost of running their businesses.
Drivers appeal to President Mahama
The groups are appealing directly to President Mahama to intervene before the September 21 deadline.
They said they want the government to address the seven issues immediately to prevent what could result in a disruption of commercial transport services.
The concerns listed by the drivers are:
Increase in DVLA charges;
Increase in penalty charges;
Alleged police harassment on the roads;
Increase in fuel prices;
Restrictions on increases in lorry fares;
Increase in spare parts prices; and
Increase in vehicle insurance premiums.
The drivers said they are pleading with the President to treat the matters as urgent.
Strike threat
“If these issues are not addressed by 21st September 2026, all drivers will park their cars until further notice,” the groups stated.
The proposed action, if carried out, could affect commercial transportation, particularly if the directive receives broad support among drivers.
The statement was signed by Kwaku Boateng, Public Relations Officer of the Alliance of Drivers National; Charles Addo, National Public Relations Officer of Cooperatives; and Adu Yeboah, Regional Public Relations Officer of PROTOA.
The groups have therefore given government until September 21 to respond to their concerns, warning that failure to do so will trigger the planned industrial action.
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