Individuals who use commercial transportation services will notice at least a 30% increase in their fares beginning September 21, 2022.
“In consultation with our mother body, the GPRTU of TUC, we wish to notify to the general public that there will be a 30% increase in fares beginning September 21, 2022,” the public transportation unions said in a joint statement.
The Concerned Drivers Association and True Drivers Union published the statement.
According to unions, the hike is “due to an increase in petroleum products, spare parts, and the government’s weak economic management.”
“Electricity tariffs, water tariffs, prices of spare parts, prices of food and pure water prices have all increased, hence we have no option than to also increase our fares.”
According to the unions, due to the aforementioned concerns, they are unable to produce enough money to feed their family and pay off loans.
Thus, the transportation unions asked for public cooperation.
“As stated earlier, we are urging the general public to cooperate with us on our new fares coming September 21, 2022”, the statement added.
May saw a 20% increase in transportation fares.
Petrol and diesel were selling at a national average of GH9.41 and GH11.12 on May 9, 2022, when the new rates went into effect.
At the moment, the price of petrol per litre has surpassed GH11, while diesel sells for more than GH14 per litre at most pumps.
