The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has expressed support for John Dramani Mahama's 24-hour economy policy, believing it will have positive implications for commercial drivers.

According to the association's leadership, the policy is expected to generate a steady stream of passengers for commercial drivers as essential services operate continuously.

This shift towards continuous operation is anticipated to provide drivers with more business opportunities throughout both day and night, mirroring practices seen in Europe and the Americas.

The endorsement reflects the belief that the 24-hour economy could transform the commercial driving landscape and make night driving more lucrative.

The driver unions, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the True Drivers Union, are supportive of John Dramani Mahama's 24-hour economy policy, emphasizing its potential to create substantial employment opportunities, especially for the youth.

They believe that the policy, if implemented, could contribute significantly to Ghana's economic growth by increasing economic activity.

The unions are calling for broad support for the policy, urging all political parties and individuals to avoid discrediting it.

“We have followed with keenly a statement made by NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama on the 24-hour economic policy and we give it one hundred percent support. We are sure that when this policy is implemented commercial centres such as markets, harbours and other commercial centres will run day and night shifts.

“As drivers, we will be provided with passengers since essential services will be available 24 hours. As drivers, we don’t make any sales and burn our fuel working at night and this policy will be the game changer since it will push our business higher,” Asonaba Nana Wiredu, Deputy Secretary of the group said.

The introduction of a 24-hour economy is expected to allow commercial drivers to work around the clock, aligning with practices in other regions like Europe and the Americas.