The Head of the Transport Department at the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Randy Wilson, has appealed to tricycle operators in the metropolis to communicate their concerns to the assembly rather than resorting to insults and aggressive behavior following the ban on their operations in the Central Business District (CBD).

During an interview with the media, Mr. Wilson emphasized that tricycle operators should adhere to the established rules and approach the assembly with their grievances.

“The tricycle operators are to go according to the rules that have been set, and if they have any grievances, they should come to us, and we can sit down and talk about it in a way that will benefit the assembly, the tricycle operators, and the travelling public,” Mr. Wilson said.

“We are human beings, and policies and issues come up. We should deal with them in a civil manner and not resort to insults or aggressive behaviour. Instead, we should sit down and discuss solutions that will make our lives better,” he added.

He urged a constructive dialogue that would benefit all parties involved, including the assembly, tricycle operators, and the public.

Mr. Wilson clarified that the ban was implemented to reorganize the transport system in the CBD, addressing issues such as traffic accidents and congestion.

He stressed the importance of dealing with policy matters in a civil manner rather than resorting to hostility.

However, the Secretary of the Pragya Workers Association of Ghana, Ayamdago-Amadi Dauda, argued that the KMA was targeting the wrong group, asserting that traders and other commercial vehicles were the primary contributors to the congestion.

In the Ashanti Region, tricycle operators have intensified their protests against the restriction on their movement in parts of the CBD, despite the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly's determination to enforce the policy.

On Wednesday, August 2, the tricycle operators took to the streets and blocked a major road leading to Kejetia, causing significant disruptions to traffic and daily activities.

The ban was enacted as part of the city's efforts to tackle traffic congestion and enhance pedestrian safety in the bustling area.

Tricycle operators, who heavily rely on ferrying passengers and goods within the city center, expressed their frustration and concerns, fearing the ban would negatively impact their livelihoods and result in job losses.