Parliament passes bill to legalise Okada
Parliament has passed the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025 to legalise the use of motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles for commercial purposes.
The bill also sets a higher limit for the determination of alcohol concentration in drivers to reduce the incidents of drunk driving and accidents that occur as a result of drunk driving.
The Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025 is expected to improve road safety, create employment opportunities for the youth, and offer a comprehensive regulation of the road transport industry.
Meanwhile, speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, December 10, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, explained that the amendment aims to sanitise road transport services, strengthen safety, and introduce stricter penalties for offenders.
“The Road Traffic Amendment Bill seeks to sanitise road transport services. We have had several issues involving road users, and this bill aims to introduce stricter punishment, enhance safety measures, and ensure the effective and efficient use of our roads,” he told Parliament.
