Government has announced plans to reintroduce road tolls using modern technology as part of its strategy to generate revenue for infrastructure development.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson made the announcement while presenting the 2025 budget to Parliament. He stated that the new toll system will be technology-driven to enhance efficiency, transparency, and revenue collection.
The move comes after road tolls were suspended in 2022, a decision that significantly reduced government earnings for road maintenance and development. Despite the suspension, demand for better roads and infrastructure has continued to rise, prompting the government to reconsider the policy.
In his presentation, Dr. Forson stressed that the reintroduction of tolls will be part of the “Big Push Programme,” a government initiative focused on large-scale infrastructure investment.
The new system will leverage digital payment solutions to eliminate cash transactions, reduce delays, and prevent revenue leakages.
The Finance Minister assured stakeholders, including private sector partners, that the tolls will be efficiently managed to ensure fairness while addressing Ghana’s growing infrastructure needs.
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