Ghanaians hoping for a 10% drop in transport rates may be disappointed due to certain drivers’ unwillingness to lower fares.
In an unexpected turn of events, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged the general people to continue paying existing tariffs until the leadership of the different transport unions meets to discuss the way forward.
The fee cut, which was slated to take effect on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, caused a breath of relief among public transport passengers.
The announcement came as a consequence of persistent marginal decreases in gasoline prices, which allowed operators to pass on some savings to commuters.
Some drivers, however, appear to have opted not to comply with the instruction.
In response to the event, Abass Imoro, the Industrial Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, told OilCity Radio, “There was a problem that came out with the 10% reduction, so we said there should be a cease-fire.” We are pleading with the public to continue using the previous fares until our leadership meets on Monday to discuss the next steps.”
