Some section of Kasoa Drivers have expressed skepticism regarding Vice President Mahamadu Bawumia’s recent pledge to implement a ten-year renewal policy for driver’s licenses.
Speaking to chiefs and stakeholders in Boadua within the Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region, Dr. Bawumia argued that the existing system where drivers have to renew their license every 2years is inconvenient and should be reformed to allow for longer renewal periods, similar to passports.
In a media interview, the drivers acknowledged the idea as a potentially beneficial policy but warned that it might be another ploy to secure votes from drivers ahead of the 2024 elections.
They highlighted the challenges that drivers, particularly commercial drivers, have faced under the current administration, led by President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia.
The Drivers also criticized the government for the steep increases in the cost of acquiring, renewing, and replacing driver’s licenses and roadworthy certificates.
They called on Dr. Bawumia to demonstrate his commitment by removing the taxes his government placed on petroleum products, reducing the costs associated with driving licenses, roadworthy certificates, and vehicle registration, and fulfilling his previous pledges before introducing any new ones.