The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has revealed that 75% of the driving licences checked among ride-hailing drivers in Ghana were fake, raising concerns over passenger safety and regulatory compliance in the country’s rapidly growing ride-hailing sector.
DVLA Chief Executive Officer Julius Neequaye Kotey disclosed the findings during an interview with Atinka TV on August 11, 2026. He said the authority’s ride-hailing monitoring system uncovered a high level of fraudulent licences among drivers operating through major platforms. According to Kotey, the issue cuts across some of Ghana’s leading ride-hailing platforms, including Bolt, Uber and Yango. He said the monitoring exercise found that 75% of the licences examined in the ride-hailing space were fraudulent.
The disclosure raises questions about the effectiveness of driver verification and licensing procedures within Ghana’s ride-hailing industry, where thousands of passengers rely on digital platforms for daily transportation. The findings could also increase pressure on ride-hailing companies and regulators to strengthen licence authentication, driver screening and monitoring, particularly as the sector continues to expand. The DVLA’s revelation underscores the importance of ensuring that drivers transporting passengers through digital platforms possess valid licences and meet the required regulatory standards.
