Accra, Feb. 12, – The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has inaugurated an 11-member Technical Working Group to assess the safety and suitability of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial passenger transport in Ghana.
The vehicles, originally manufactured as right-hand drive (RHD) and later converted to left-hand drive (LHD) after importation, have reportedly been involved in a number of road crashes.
Mr Abraham Amaliba, Director-General of the NRSA, said reports indicated that some converted vehicles might experience handling and stability challenges, particularly at high speeds and on curves.
He noted that the Working Group would examine whether the crashes were due to mechanical defects from the conversion process or linked to human factors, road conditions, or environmental influences.
The Group’s mandate includes assessing the engineering integrity and safety implications of converting Toyota Voxy vehicles from RHD to LHD, as well as evaluating their suitability for commercial use on Ghanaian roads.
Other tasks involve analysing crash data and road safety trends associated with the vehicles and making evidence-based recommendations. These could include regulatory reforms, stricter safety requirements, operational limitations, and other measures to protect public safety.
Mr Amaliba urged the team to conduct a thorough investigation, stressing that their findings would guide decisions on the use of such vehicles for commercial transport.
The Working Group has been given four weeks to submit its report, after which the NRSA will implement the recommendations within two weeks.
The Group is chaired by Dr Godwin Kafui Kwesi Ayetor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Other members include representatives from the Ministry of Transport, Ghana Standards Authority, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Toyota Ghana Limited, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, Road Safety Advocacy Ghana, Yetron Services, and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council.
Additional members are drawn from the NRSA’s Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate and its Regulatory, Inspectorate and Compliance Directorate.
Dr Ayetor expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver within the stipulated timeframe, stating that their work would uncover key issues and provide recommendations beneficial to the country.
GHBUSS
12 Feb. 2026
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