The Ghana Police Service has banned motor riders from picking a pillion rider in order to observe the social distancing protocol in Accra.
The Accra Regional Police Command impounded 130 motorbikes for breaching the social distancing rules in and around Tudu, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Ministries, UTC, Kimbu and Tema Station.
Some motor riders who had stationed and soliciting for passengers were also arrested for operating illegal businesses.
The exercise will be sustained and extended across the Accra Police region, according to the police.
Wearing of face masks made mandatory in Accra to stop COVID-19 spread
In a similar development, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council has issued a directive to make the wearing of face masks mandatory.
A statement signed by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Ishmael Ashitey said the directive takes immediate effect.
The statement also said notices of “NO FACE MASK, NO ENTRY” should be visibly displayed at vantage points including offices, lorry stations, shops, markets, malls, banks, pharmacies, among others.