DVLA: 75% of Ride-Hailing Drivers in Ghana Use Fake Licences

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, DVLA, says three out of every four drivers working with ride-hailing companies in Ghana are using fake driving licences.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, August 11, 2026*, DVLA Chief Executive Officer *Julius Neequaye Kotey* said the findings came from checks done through the Authority’s ride-hailing monitoring system.

“*We have issues with ride-hailing drivers. When we checked the ride-hailing monitoring system on our end, 75% of the licences we checked in the ride-hailing space were all fake. Seventy-five per cent of the drivers whose licences we checked were all fake*,” he stated.

Mr. Kotey said the problem is not limited to one company. It affects major platforms operating in Ghana, including *Bolt, Uber and Yango*.

“*This includes drivers operating on platforms such as Bolt, Uber and Yango*,” he added.

The DVLA boss described the situation as a serious safety and regulatory concern, given the number of passengers who use ride-hailing services daily.

He did not indicate what immediate actions the Authority will take, but said the findings highlight the need to strengthen licence verification across the sector.