The Dambai Okada Riders Association (DORA), with the aim of promoting safety, unity and professionalism has been inaugurated among commercial motorcyclists in the area.
The association seeks to address concerns related to road safety, rider conduct, and passenger welfare.
By fostering a sense of unity and cooperation among its members, the association hopes to improve the overall riding experience and reduce accidents.
During the inaugural ceremony, leaders emphasised the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and adopting best practices in their daily operations.
The association has sought the expertise of the MTTD to obtain unique identification numbers for its members.
They told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the initiative aims to enhance security and facilitate the tracing of stolen items.
Mr. Kojo Otu, Chairman of the Association said with the identification numbers, riders and passengers would benefit from improved accountability and safer riding experience.
He explained that the partnership would foster a more secure environment, reduce incidents of theft and promote trust between riders and passengers.

Inspector Zakaria Asharift of the Motor Traffic and Transport Division (MTTD) took the opportunity to educate members of “DORA” on key traffic regulations.
The session was focused on safe overtaking practices, the dangers of double fault traffic offenses and other critical road safety issues.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) has expressed appreciation to the Dambai Okada riders for their efforts in forming an association.
The MCE noted that the formation of the association is a step in the right direction, as it will promote unity, safety and professionalism among the riders.
Mr. Nketia told the Okada riders in Dambai that, President John Dramani Mahama has promised to introduce a registration and licensing system for all commercial motorbikes to enhance safety and accountability.
He said President Mahama’s plans would involve creating a regulatory framework that will include mandatory safety training for riders, the establishment of designated routes, regulated safety standards for bikes themselves and strict enforcement of traffic laws.
The MCE acknowledged that in many parts of Ghana, including Oti Region, where public transport is limited, Okada businesses performed an essential service.