COVID-19: Taxis, Trotros to Operate to Full Capacity Now

President Akufo-Addo has eased Coronavirus induced restrictions on the transport sector in the country.

The president announced that, commercial vehicles are to return to taking the normal number of passengers in their vehicles

President Akufo-Addo made this known on Sunday night as he updated the nation on the coronavirus situation in Ghana.

Restrictions were placed on commercial transport services in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak to curb community spread.

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Transport operators for several weeks had to reduce the number of passengers to commute due to the social distancing protocol.

But President Akufo-Addo says they can now commute passengers to full capacity.

However, he cautioned them to ensure adherence to safety protocols such as wearing of face masks.

“In consultation with the Ministries of Transport and Aviation, and the leadership of transport operators, Government has taken the decision to lift the restrictions in the transport sector, and allow for full capacity in our domestic airplanes, taxis, trotros and buses. The wearing of masks in vehicles and aircrafts, and the maintenance of enhanced hygiene protocols, remain mandatory,” he declared.