Maintain old transport fares temporally- GPRTU to drivers

The hopes of Ghanaians expecting a 10% reduction in transport fares may be dashed due to some drivers refusing to lower fares.

In a surprising twist, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has appealed to the public to continue paying the existing fares until the leadership of the various transport unions convene to determine the next steps.

The anticipated reduction in fares, which was supposed to be implemented on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, brought relief to users of public transport.

This decision was prompted by gradual decreases in fuel prices, creating an opportunity for operators to pass on some savings to commuters.

However, it seems that certain drivers have chosen not to comply with the directive.

Addressing this situation, Abbas Imoro, the Industrial Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, explained in an interview with Citi Business News, “There was a problem which came out with the reduction of 10%, so we said there should be a cease-fire. We are pleading with the general public to continue with the old fares till our leadership meets on Monday to look at the way forward.”