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The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, has announced a significant reduction in registration fees for courier riders and deferred the enforcement of the licensing regulation to April 2026. This move aims to support bikers and delivery riders in the courier space, making it more affordable for them to comply with the new licensing regime.
In a meeting with various riders’ associations and the Ghana Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission, Minister George revealed the new changes to the regulation. The registration fee has been reduced from GHC1,070 to GHC570, while stickers for motorbikes will now cost GHC50, and registration forms will cost GHC20. Additionally, the yearly renewal fee has been slashed from GHC600 to GHC250.
The Minister emphasized that the enforcement of the regulation has been deferred to April 2026 to allow all courier riders to register on the system, which is currently being developed and expected to be ready by December 31, 2025. Riders will have 90 days to comply with the new regulation after the system is finalized.
The key changes to the regulation include a reduced registration fee of GHC500, motorbike stickers costing GHC50, and registration forms costing GHC20. The yearly renewal fee has also been reduced to GHC250. These changes are expected to provide relief to courier riders and support the growth of the industry.
Minister George stressed that sensitization on the licensing regime will begin in September 2025 and continue until the end of the year. He also cautioned riders against attempting to be dishonest in the registration process, emphasizing the importance of compliance.
Every rider, whether part of a fleet, single rider, or part of a platform, must register and comply with the new regulation. The Minister warned that no one will have an excuse for non-compliance, given the reduced fees and extended registration window. With the new system expected to be finalized on December 31, 2025, riders will have 90 days to register and comply with the regulation, and operations on the road will only commence from April 1, 2026.
