Residents of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality are set to benefit from improved driver and vehicle licensing services following the commissioning of a new ultra-modern centre by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).
The facility, established in collaboration with the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, aims to eliminate the activities of middlemen—commonly referred to as “goro boys”—who often exploit motorists seeking DVLA services.
Speaking during the commissioning, the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Services, Foster Akwesi Asante, stated that the initiative is part of efforts to decentralise DVLA operations and make services more accessible.
He explained that the new centre will significantly reduce the need for residents to travel long distances to access essential services such as vehicle registration and document renewals.
According to him, the inconvenience previously faced by motorists contributed to the rise of fraudulent intermediaries, adding that the new facility will streamline operations and help eliminate such practices.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, urged drivers in Kasoa and surrounding communities to take full advantage of the centre and avoid engaging unauthorised agents.
She also announced that Kasoa has been assigned its own vehicle registration prefix, “KS,” describing it as a major milestone for the rapidly growing municipality.
The commissioning of the new DVLA centre is expected to improve service delivery, enhance efficiency, and protect motorists from exploitation.
