Road tolls with an electronic payment system designed to improve efficiency and boost revenue generation for road maintenance across major highways in the country are to be introduced by the government.
In line with that, proposed new toll rates have been submitted to Parliament for approval in accordance with the law.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra yesterday, the Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, said the system would replace cash transactions at tollbooths with digital payment options, including mobile money and electronic card transactions.
“The electronic toll collection system represents a major leap forward in our efforts to modernise the country’s road infrastructure financing,” Mr Agbodza added.
“The electronic toll collection system represents a major leap forward in our efforts to modernise the country’s road infrastructure financing,” Mr Agbodza added.
‘Big Push’
The minister also announced a series of nationwide inspections, stakeholder consultations, and a major infrastructure drive dubbed the “Big Push” initiative to fast-track critical road projects across the country.
