The Private Commercial Transport Operators has announced that transportation fares will increase by 30% on Friday, February 18.
This decision was made to prevent transportation enterprises from collapsing due to continuous increases in gasoline prices, according to the group.
“A gallon of gas that used to cost 27 cents at the pump has now risen to approximately 36 cents per gallon,” it lamented in a statement dated February 17.
The Coalition of Private Transport Operators filed a proposal for a 30% increase in transportation fares to the Transport Ministry for review and approval on Monday, February 7. However, the government has proposed a 10% increase.
The Coalition rejected the government’s offer, claiming that a 10% increase would force them to close their doors. Meetings with both parties have come to a successful conclusion. Tomorrow, Friday, the government is due to meet with the Coalition.
Fuel costs have been raised by roughly 30 pesewas per litre ahead of the meeting with government, according to Charles Danso, chairman of the Ghana Committed Drivers Association.
“A litre of fuel is currently being sold for $7.990 at some of the larger filling stations,” the group claims.
As a result, the Private Commercial Transport Operators has instructed its members to “apply the increase as soon as possible, beginning tomorrow, February 18th, 2022.”
Meanwhile, the company has pleaded with its loyal clients to “be patient with us while we work to salvage our business, sustain it, and continue to provide you with important services.”
