Bob ROCO Romeo

The coronavirus outbreak continues to impact us all in our various places. New cases are reported daily in different countries around the world. Previously, all suspected cases reported in West Africa were negative; however, the tables seem to have turned. The disease’s spread has been rapid, and institutions have the responsibility of providing education and creating awareness about it. To this end, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other trade unions need to organise engagements for public transport sector operators and all stakeholders as to what the outbreak means for us all. In order to best serve the transport sector’s needs, we must have strict measures to serve as guidelines for public transport operators in the country. Safety is a top priority for all users of public transport. Transport systems are essential for living and daily mobility routines. As moving around our communities is vital, it is very important to take safety precautions. It i...

Ghana needs strict measures on the manner in which motorists ply the streets in the country and the endorsement of the ban of accident vehicles from abroad. Accra and some parts of main Kumasi central, there are often severe traffic congestion that a short trip from point A to B becomes a nightmare. A journey shorter than 100 kilometres can take about three and half hours. That happens to be about two hours longer than a flight from South Africa to Ghana. I can boldly tell you that: welcome to traffic capital after years of reaching 63 rd Independence of Ghana. Government needs to look at the traffic-style we live in, where the roads are bunged and millions of commuters are choked with frustration about the daily hassle in our commercial capitals as a country noted as the gateway to Africa. Disgruntled commuter, Anny Osabutey is a typical example. He recently posted an alarming issue on his social media wall: “Left my house by 5:30 a.m. and got to work at 9:10 a....