Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that twelve companies have submitted bids to operate Ghana’s soon-to-be-launched electronic road toll system.
The move follows Cabinet’s approval for the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls — this time with a complete shift from manual collection to fully electronic and automated tolling infrastructure.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Mr. Agbodza said the digital transformation of toll collection aims to improve transparency, eliminate revenue leakages, reduce congestion, and offer a smoother experience for road users.
“To improve road maintenance financing, the Cabinet has approved the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls, with a focus on modernizing toll collection infrastructure,” he explained.
As part of the process, the Ministry launched a concessionaire prequalification programme. Public advertisements were issued earlier this month, followed by a prequalification conference on July 3.
According to him, a total of 12 firms have submitted proposals and are currently being evaluated.
Mr. Agbodza also disclosed that proposed toll rates — designed to be fair, transparent, and reflective of usage — have been forwarded to Parliament through the Ministry of Finance for consideration.
“12 firms have submitted applications, currently under evaluation. Proposed new toll rates have been submitted to Parliament via the Ministry of Finance. These rates are structured to be fair, transparent, and reflective of road usage intensity.”
He emphasized that the new system supports Ghana’s broader commitment to digital transformation and fiscal discipline, and will ensure a more accountable and efficient road funding model.
