The Government of Ghana has encouraged transport unions to adopt electric vehicles (E-vehicles) as a means to combat climate change in the country.

The Ministry of Transport has stressed that reducing carbon emissions is a crucial step in the global effort to mitigate the environmental impact of countries, and Ghana is no exception.

During a stakeholder engagement event held in Accra, Ebenezer Amankwa, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon, highlighted that E-vehicles offer a solution to both climate change and the high cost of fuel in the country.

He emphasized the benefits of E-vehicles, which include lower emissions, reduced dependence on fossil fuels, and the potential for cost savings.

The stakeholder engagement brought together various transport unions, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC).

Ohene Yeboah, the General Secretary of the GRTCC, also expressed support for the introduction of electric vehicles.

He encouraged other transport unions to embrace E-vehicles as a means to reduce fuel costs in the transport business.