By The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) plans to confer with the Transport Ministry on April 10, 2024, to deliberate on potential adjustments to transport fares, slated for implementation on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
This proposed fare adjustment is prompted by escalating fuel prices, a concern expressed by both the Concerned Drivers Association and the Transport Operators of Ghana. In response to the heightened costs, the unions have announced their intention to raise fares.
David Agboado, the Public Relations Officer for the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, confirmed in an interview with Citi News that they are standing firm on their proposal for a 20% fare increment as GPRTU meets with the government.
“We are meeting with the ministry but it won’t change anything. We will still take the 20%,” Mr Agboado said, adding “This time around, whether the minister says anything or he plays the gimmicks that he keeps playing, the transport fare will be increased. The western region has started it. Parts of even Greater Accra are taking the 20%.
“So it is very welcoming news to the drivers and we have accepted it in good faith and we will take the 20%, whether GPRTU meets with the ministry, we don’t have a problem with it.”
