The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has given traders occupying unauthorised bus stops across the metropolis 48 hours to vacate the locations ahead of an intensified enforcement exercise.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 4, the Assembly warned that traders who fail to comply with the directive will face enforcement action, including prosecution under its by-laws.
The directive follows concerns raised by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other driver unions, which have threatened to embark on a strike over the occupation of designated bus stops by hawkers.
The unions say the practice obstructs the movement of vehicles and pedestrians, while the AMA says it has worsened traffic congestion and forced commuters to board and alight from vehicles at unsafe locations, increasing the risk of road accidents.
The Assembly said the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, had already initiated enforcement measures, including the removal of traders occupying unauthorised spaces at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Achimota and parts of the Central Business District.
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It also cautioned traders against returning to locations cleared during previous operations, warning that those found reoccupying the spaces would face further sanctions, including prosecution.
The AMA said the exercise forms part of efforts to restore order, improve road safety and ensure the proper use of public spaces across the metropolis.
