The government has revealed intentions to lower the GH¢1,070 fee imposed on courier service providers in an effort to alleviate the financial strain on industry participants and enhance adherence to regulations.
This choice comes after thorough discussions with various interested parties following the halt of regulatory actions by the Courier Services Regulatory Commission earlier this year.
During a presentation to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam George, indicated that the adjusted fees will be incorporated into a new legislation regarding fees, which is anticipated to be presented to Parliament shortly.
He elaborated that the ministry has enacted a pause on enforcement until the conclusion of the year, allowing all courier operators, regardless of being independent riders or those operating under fleet management, to secure the essential licenses.
“We have established a pause until the year’s end for everyone to obtain their licenses, whether they are independent operators or certified under a fleet management system. A lot of these young individuals depend on courier services for their livelihood, and without these jobs, they could be left unemployed and potentially create security concerns for our nation.”
Additionally, the Minister revealed that the government has implemented a provisional 50% decrease in the registration fee to facilitate the formalization of businesses for operators.
“Rather than requiring a GH¢1,070 fee for immediate registration, we have opted to introduce a 50% reduction on this amount. After the new fee regulations are approved, we anticipate that all operators will complete their registration in the first quarter of the upcoming year. Enforcement is set to commence on April 1, 2026,” he declared.
