Ghana dey prepare to bring back road tolls but this time e go be modern style. President John Dramani Mahama don talk say dem go digitalize the toll collecting system, no need for physical toll booths again. Make I break am down for you
– *Digital Toll Collection*: Every car go dey linked to di owner Ghana Card, which go make payment smooth-smooth.
– *Automatic Billing*: When car waka pass designated toll point like East Legon bridge, camera go snap am, and bill go land fo
r di owner’s mobile money or bank account.
– *Flat Rate*: Dem wan charge GH₵1.00 for each crossing, simple and straight.
*Benefits of Di New System*
– *Reduced Congestion*: No need to stop at toll booths, e go reduce travel time and traffic jam.
– *Increased Efficiency*: Automated payment go cut down human wahala and prevent money leak.
– Revenue Generation: Di new tolls go help generate money for road maintenance and construction, make road better for Ghanaians.
Implementation
Di Ministry of Roads and Highways dey call qualified Ghanaian private sector people to submit tenders for pre-qualification to design, finance, construct, operate, and maintain di new toll system. Deadline for bid submission be June 19, 2025 ¹.
