The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana have strongly opposed the National Road Safety Authority’s decision to ban Toyota Voxy vehicles from long-distance commercial transport, describing the move as “a lazy and ill-conceived approach” to road safety.
The group’s reaction follows the NRSA’s recent directive prohibiting the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial passenger services, citing safety concerns linked to fatal accidents and the widespread conversion of the vehicles from right-hand to left-hand drive.
In a statement dated Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the operators argued that the ban fails to address the root causes of road accidents and instead imposes unnecessary hardship on transport operators and their families.
They described the decision as “a lazy and ill-conceived approach to addressing road safety concerns,” urging the authority to reverse the directive.
The group insisted that, rather than enforcing blanket bans, the NRSA should prioritise driver education and training.
They also called for engagement with stakeholders in the transport sector to develop more targeted solutions.
“The Toyota Voxy is a popular and reliable vehicle, widely used for commercial transport,” the statement noted, warning that the ban would negatively affect livelihoods.
Among their key demands, the group urged the NRSA to reconsider the ban, strengthen driver education programmes, and address underlying issues such as poor road conditions, which they say contribute significantly to accidents.
They further criticised the decision as lacking understanding of the transport sector, vowing to resist the directive in defence of their members’ interests.
The NRSA’s ban on the Toyota Voxy followed investigations by a technical committee, which concluded that the vehicle is not designed for commercial use and that its modifications pose serious safety risks.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
