Operations of tricycle known colloquially as ‘Pragya’ has been banned within the Central Business District (CBD) in the Greater Accra Region.
The Greater Accra Regional Co-ordinating Council (GARCC) announced in a statement on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
According to the Council, the restriction has become necessary to reduce traffic congestion and restore order to Accra’s streets.
The Council has also prohibited the use of party paraphernalia during regional festivities.
The statement signed by the regional minister, Henry Quartey said activities of tricycle has resulted in heavy traffic congestion and chaotic scenes with indiscriminate packing and flouting of traffic regulations among others.
“The Council, therefore, deems it very imperative and urgent to regulate the movement of these “Pragyias” and “Aboboyaas” and create a conducive environment for businesses to thrive and for the comfort of travelers,” he added.
Areas affected by the restrictions include; the Central Business Districts (CBD) of Accra Metropolitan, Krowor, Korle Klottey, Tema Metropolitan, La Dade Kotopon, La Nkwantanang Madina, Ayawaso East, Ayawaso West, Ayawaso Central, Ayawaso North, Ledzokuku, Okaikwei North, and Adentan Municipal.
Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives and their Presiding Members have been urged to ensure that all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) sensitize the public and subsequently pass a bye-law to promote the implementation of the resolutions.
Below is the full statement
