NRSA warns Uber Moto riders against road safety violations
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has cautioned commercial motorcycle operators under Uber Motor to uphold strict road safety standards, warning that their operations must not contribute to the rising incidence of road traffic crashes.
The Director-General of NRSA, Mr Abraham Amaliba, said motorcycles accounted for 36.6 per cent of road traffic fatalities in 2024, underscoring the need for responsible riding and strict compliance with traffic regulations.
He gave the caution at the 10th anniversary celebration of Uber and the launch of Uber Moto in Ghana in Accra on Thursday.
Mr Amaliba congratulated Uber on its decade of operations and welcomed the introduction of the motorcycle transport service, but stressed that its success would depend largely on riders’ commitment to safety and professionalism.
He urged riders to distinguish themselves through discipline, responsible conduct, compliance with road traffic regulations and the consistent use of approved safety helmets.
The Director-General warned that the introduction of the service should not become an additional source of road crashes, particularly given the significant contribution of motorcycles to road traffic fatalities.
He also reminded operators that stricter enforcement measures, including the TraffiTech system, would strengthen the monitoring of traffic violations and encourage compliance with road safety regulations.
Mr Amaliba said responsible riding practices and adherence to safety requirements were essential to protecting passengers, riders and other road users as commercial motorcycle services expanded.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
