Minister for Communications, Digital Innovation and Technology, Samuel Nartey George, has announced a significant reduction in courier registration and renewal fees for single bikers, following a recent crackdown on unlicensed operators. The announcement came during a stakeholder meeting held after an August enforcement operation by police and the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC).
Addressing representatives from courier companies, regulatory bodies, and individual bikers, Sam George announced a 50% drop in the initial registration fee for single bikers, from GH¢1,070 to GH¢570. He also stated that the annual renewal fee, currently GH¢600, will be revised to GH¢250.
”We will drop the charge from GH¢1,070 to GH¢570,” he said, clarifying that the GH¢70 fee for the sticker and form remains unchanged. He emphasized that this reduction is a one-time change and not a recurring cost.
He confirmed that the new fees, which will be submitted to Parliament for approval in the upcoming budget, are a direct response to concerns from the Courier Association Ghana and other stakeholders about the high cost of compliance.
To facilitate a smoother registration process, Sam George has directed the PCSRC to implement a fully digital system by December 31, 2025. This new system will allow riders to register and make payments via a USSD shortcode or a mobile app, eliminating the need to visit an office.
He also announced a moratorium on all enforcement operations for the remainder of the year to allow all stakeholders to prepare for the new digital system and the revised fees. Full-scale enforcement, under the new regime, is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026. This allows for a 90-day grace period starting January 1, 2026, for all operators to comply.
The Minister stressed that the government’s goal is to sanitize the courier space and protect single riders from exploitative practices by fleet companies. He warned that any fleet company found to have unlicensed bikers working for them will be penalized.
Story By: Eugenia Ewoenam Osei
