Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has revealed that the Member of Parliament for Tarkwa purchased 20 vehicles to support the operations of his ride-hailing platform, Shaxi.
Speaking in an interview on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, the musician said he had not previously met the MP, but the vehicles were acquired to help expand the service.
According to him, investors who provide vehicles for the platform earn returns, while Shaxi takes a small commission from the operations.
Shatta Wale reiterated his call for greater institutional support for the initiative, arguing that ride-hailing platforms in other countries often receive backing from governments.
He said he has also engaged officials, including the Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency, Malik Basintale, on the need to support the initiative.
“I want Shaxi to support the government in the future. I believe that as more apps emerge, the government will realise our potential to take control of these initiatives and utilise them effectively. While I have created this idea, I lack the power to drive it forward. It has been five years, and I am eager to see it come to fruition,” he added.
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