The Ministry of Transport has asked the general public to disregard the purported increase in transport fares by the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana and the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU).
The ministry in a statement issued on Wednesday, January 17 said, there has not been any negotiation with the transport operators for a review of the transport fares thus the general public should disregard the purported increase.
“When it becomes necessary for such negotiations and the decisions are taken, the general public will be appropriately informed, as has been done in the past”, the ministry disclosed.
The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana announced that, transport fare would shoot up by thirty percent from Monday January 22, 2024.
In a statement signed by William Osei (Paa Willie), Chairman for the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, the increment comes as a result of substantial rise in the cost of lubricants and spare parts, coupled with increment on DVLA’s service charges.
The chairman also noted that, the increase in prices of the above items have negatively impacted the livelihoods of drivers hence the increment in fares to help reduce drivers’ financial burden.
“The proposal for a fare increase aims to address the drivers’ financial challenges and ensure the sustainability of the public transportation industry in Ghana. This fare adjustment is a necessary step to maintain the quality and efficiency of their services, benefiting both drivers and the commuting public in the long run,” they declared.
Below is the statement
