Twelve companies are in the race to operate Ghana’s revamped electronic road toll system, following government plans to modernize toll collection infrastructure across the country.
Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, made the disclosure during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
He said the move forms part of broader reforms aimed at enhancing revenue collection and ensuring efficiency in road maintenance financing.
According to Mr. Agbodza, the Cabinet has approved the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls, with a complete shift from manual to fully electronic and automated tolling systems.
“12 firms have submitted applications, currently under evaluation Proposed new toll rates have been submitted to Parliament via the Ministry of Finance.”
These rates are structured to be fair, transparent, and reflective of road usage intensity,” the Minister stated. “This modernization supports our commitment to digital transformation and
fiscal discipline.”
As part of the rollout, the Roads Ministry launched a concessionaire prequalification process to identify qualified operators.
A public call for applications was issued earlier this month, followed by a prequalification conference on July 3, 2025. So far, 12 firms have submitted bids, which are currently being assessed.
The proposed toll rates under the new system have already been forwarded to Parliament by the Ministry of Finance. Agbodza noted that the rates have been designed to be fair, transparent, and reflective of road usage patterns.
The transition to electronic tolling, he added, is not just a technological upgrade but a commitment to streamlining public service delivery while plugging revenue leakages in the road sector.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
