The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has called for stronger commitment to road safety among motorists, commercial motorcycle riders, passengers and pedestrians as Ghana embraces emerging mobility solutions.
He stressed the need for responsible road use, sustained public education and closer collaboration among transport operators, regulators and other stakeholders to reduce road traffic crashes and protect lives.
Amaliba made the call at Uber Ghana's 10th Anniversary Road Safety Summit, held at the British Council in Accra on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The summit formed part of activities marking Uber's decade of operations in Ghana and preceded the official unveiling of Uber Moto, the company's motorcycle ride-hailing service.
Road safety must remain a shared responsibility
Addressing participants, Amaliba emphasised that road safety must remain a collective responsibility, particularly as commercial motorcycle transportation becomes an increasingly prominent feature of urban mobility. He highlighted the importance of protecting passengers, motorcycle riders, popularly known as okada riders, and pedestrians, while encouraging greater adherence to traffic regulations and responsible road use.
DSP Wari Skube, a Divisional Commander of the Ghana Police Service, also addressed participants on road safety education, enforcement and the importance of responsible driving and riding. Following the discussions, Mr. Amaliba joined Iddisah Seidu Yeboah, Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Operations at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), to lead the official unveiling of Uber Moto.
The launch highlighted the importance of ensuring that innovation in transportation is accompanied by appropriate safety measures and continued engagement with regulatory institutions.
Ghana expands as Uber recalibrates African operations
The introduction of Uber Moto comes at a time when Uber has been reassessing its operations in parts of Africa. The company has reportedly withdrawn from Côte d'Ivoire, Tanzania, Nigeria and Uganda, drawing attention to the competitive and regulatory environment facing ride-hailing businesses across the continent.
Ghana, however, presents a contrasting development, with the introduction of a new mobility service as Uber celebrates ten years of operations in the country.
Uber Ghana's Country Manager, Jada Badu, described the anniversary as a milestone made possible by the dedication of drivers, the confidence of riders and the contributions of partners.
"Ten years ago, Uber launched in Ghana with a simple goal: to reimagine how people move and create new economic opportunities through technology. Today, we are proud to have become part of how millions of Ghanaians move, work and connect," she said.
Under Jada Badu's leadership, the Ghana operation is entering its next chapter with an expanded mobility offering and continued engagement with stakeholders on responsible transportation.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, ten outstanding drivers were recognised for their dedication and contribution to Uber Ghana's 10-year journey.
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