Ghana Goes Digital: President Mahama Announces New Road Toll System

Ghana to Reintroduce Digital Road Tolls: President Mahama Unveils New System Ghana is set to reintroduce road tolls, but with a modern twist. President John Mahama recently announced a new digital system that will replace manual payments. This move aims to improve efficiency and revenue collection for the country's infrastructure development. "We'll just take a picture of your car and send you the bill," explained President Mahama during a recent address. This digital system will utilize images of vehicles to generate bills, eliminating the need for tollbooths and manual transactions. The system is expected to be linked to the Ghana Card, ensuring accurate billing and reducing the potential for evasion. The transition to a digital system is a significant step towards modernizing Ghana's infrastructure. It promises increased efficiency, reduced congestion, and improved revenue collection for road maintenance and upgrades. The government is confident that this system will contribute to the overall development of the country's transportation network. The implementation of this system will be closely watched by other African nations considering similar initiatives.