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- Argue for/against the view that the use of tricycles for commercial purposes in Ghana should be banned.
Answer:
Argument Against Banning Commercial Tricycles
The proliferation of commercial tricycles, known locally by names such as ‘Pragia’ or ‘Mahama Camboo,’ has become a defining feature of urban and peri-urban transport across Ghana. While their operation raises valid questions about regulation and public safety, the call to implement an outright ban represents a simplistic solution to a much more complex socio-economic issue. A policy to forbid these vehicles would be fundamentally detrimental, as it fails to acknowledge their critical contribution to the local economy and their essential role in providing accessible transportation where formal systems are inadequate. Such a move would disproportionately affect the livelihoods of many citizens and disrupt the daily commutes of countless others who depend on this service.
A primary argument against such a ban centers on the immense economic value the tricycle sector provides through direct and indirect job creation. In a nation grappling with significant youth unemployment, the commercial tricycle business offers a vital lifeline for thousands of individuals, serving as a low-barrier entry into self-employment. Riders, who are often young people with limited formal education or job prospects, can earn a daily income to support themselves and their families. Furthermore, this informal industry sustains a wider ecosystem of mechanics, spare parts vendors, and washing bays, multiplying its economic impact. To dismantle this entire network without providing a scalable employment alternative would undoubtedly worsen poverty and economic instability for a vulnerable portion of the population.