The Transport Ministry and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) will meet today, April 10, 2024, to discuss prospective transportation fare increases scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024.
According to the Transport Operators of Ghana and the Concerned Drivers Association, the proposed fare hike is in response to rising fuel prices. The unions announced that in order to offset the increased costs, they will raise fares.
As the GPRTU meets with the government, David Agboado, the Public Relations Officer for the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, reiterated the organization's call for a 20% fare rise.
“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’’.
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