{"id":111041,"date":"2026-01-14T08:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T08:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=111041"},"modified":"2026-01-14T08:41:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T08:41:26","slug":"drivers-association-urges-govt-to-invest-in-alternative-transport-to-curb-road-crashes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=111041","title":{"rendered":"Drivers association urges gov\u2019t to invest in alternative transport to curb road crashes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 27 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG) has called on the government to urgently invest in alternative transport systems to reduce pressure on the country\u2019s roads and help curb the rising incidence of road crashes.<\/p>\n<p>In a press statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Central Regional Chairman, Kwesi Arhin, and the National Chairman, William Osei, the association stressed that reviving and expanding railway and water transport\u2014particularly in the Ashanti, Eastern, Central and Western Regions\u2014would significantly ease congestion and prevent avoidable accidents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRoads are currently under immense strain due to heavy vehicle traffic. Investing in railways and water transport will not only reduce congestion but also protect the lives of drivers, passengers, and other road users,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>It added that the overreliance on road transport places undue pressure on drivers, often forcing them into risky situations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDrivers are often forced to take risks because road transport is overloaded. Alternative systems would ease our burden and improve safety across the country,\u201d the statement noted.<\/p>\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PRESS-RELEASE-ON-VOXY.-WPS-Office-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of PRESS RELEASE ON VOXY.-WPS Office.\"><\/object>PRESS RELEASE ON VOXY.-WPS OfficeDownload<\/div>\n<p>C-DAG pointed out that the lack of diversified transport options has contributed to the increasing rate of road crashes, particularly involving commercial vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>The Greater Accra Regional Chairman, Nii Ashi, said the association remains committed to promoting road safety, driver welfare and responsible transport practices, but stressed that government action is critical.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe remain committed to promoting road safety, driver welfare, and responsible transport practices. 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