The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have asked passengers not to pay any new transport fares until they are officially approved.
This comes after Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana announced a 30% increase in transport fares effective, Saturday, April 13.
The GPRTU and the GRTCC in a joint statement noted that the decision by the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana violates the Administrative Instrument on the review of public transport fares.
However, the GPRTU and the GRTCC added that they are in continuous discussions with the Transport Ministry to reach a consensus on an increment considering the recent fuel hike and other cost components.
“As leadership, we have followed with keen interest, the recent adjustment in the fuel prices and other related operational costs. We are currently engaging stakeholders to give consideration to the various cost components to agree on the way forward,” part of the statement read.
Meanwhile, they have advised drivers not to implement any new fares, as the leadership negotiates for the right increment.
“We are by this statement, urging the Regional Administrations, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and the Station Welfare committees to ensure compliance to the existing fares as no such decision has been taken regarding any fare increment.
“We also want to urge all drivers to abide by this directive and have confidence in the leadership. We will continue to push for the welfare of transport operators.”
See full statement below:
