GPRTU Urges Restraint among Drivers over Transport Fare Review
The Deputy Secretary of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has urged drivers to exercise patience as discussions on transport fare adjustments are still ongoing.
Mr Amoah explained that the GPRTU leadership had planned to meet with the Ministry of Transport to table concerns about transport rates.
However, due to the Easter holidays, most ministers were away in their constituencies, delaying the planned engagement.
“The Minister has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday to discuss the way forward. Until this meeting takes place, we have not reached a conclusion on whether there will be an increment or the percentage, if any, that will be applied,” he said in an interview on JoyNews.
He further appealed to drivers to remain patient and avoid taking unilateral actions, stressing that the leadership intends to finalise discussions with the Ministry before any decisions on fare adjustments are announced.
Mr Amoah further explained that the GPRTU leadership had planned to meet with the Ministry of Transport to table concerns about transport rates.
However, due to the Easter holidays, most ministers were away in their constituencies, delaying the planned engagement.
“The Minister has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday to discuss the way forward. Until this meeting takes place, we have not reached a conclusion on whether there will be an increment or the percentage, if any, that will be applied,” he said.
He further appealed to drivers to remain patient and avoid taking unilateral actions, stressing that the leadership intends to finalise discussions with the Ministry before any decisions on fare adjustments are announced.
Transport operators say any further increase at the pumps will inevitably be passed on to commuters, as operational costs surge. The GPRTU has indicated that while fares have remained unchanged for now, sustained fuel price hikes will force a review.
Source: JoyNews
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