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20 Jan

GPRTU Awaits Transport Minister Nomination To Discuss Fare Adjustment

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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it is waiting for the nomination and approval of a Minister-designate for Transport before initiating discussions on a possible adjustment of transport fares. According to GPRTU, the recent hikes in fuel prices, recorded for the second time in January, have exceeded the 10% threshold required to warrant fare increases. The union attributes the rising fuel costs to global crude oil price surges and the depreciation of the cedi. Speaking in an interview, Abass Imoro, the Industrial Relations Officer for GPRTU, explained that their approach has always been to engage directly…

09 Oct

GPRTU Statement On Impending Strike By Organized Labor

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The GPRTU of Gh TUC is wholly against the environmental degradation and destruction of our water bodies by activities of illegal mining known as Galamsey and condemns it in no uncertain terms. Read statement below…….

20 Sep

4% Reduction In Fuel Prices Will Not Affect Transport Fares – GPRTU

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The Ghana Roads Transport Unions (GPRTU) has said that the recent 4% reduction in fuel prices will not warrant an immediate reduction in transportation fares. The leadership of the Union contends that they do not take into consideration only fuel prices when determining transport fares but other components such as lubricants. While petrol was reduced by GH¢1, diesel was also reduced by 58pesewas, a situation passengers thought could impact on transport fares. The Public Relations Officer for the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Alhaji Abass Morro, in an interview with Onua News, explained that for now, drivers will benefit…

19 Jul

Maintain Current Fares, Ignore 15% Increase Announcement – GPRTU To Drivers

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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged Ghanaians to disregard the 15% increase in transport fares announced by the Transport Operators Association. Transport Operators Association in a statement announced an increase in fares, effective Monday, July 22. Although GPRTU acknowledged the rising prices of petroleum products and their significant impact on transportation costs, it emphasised that fare increases can only occur after proper stakeholder engagement, which has not yet happened. GPRTU thus directed commercial transport operators to adhere to the current fares. Speaking to Citi News, Abass Imoro, the Industrial Relations Officer for GPRTU said, “We are not…

24 Jan

GPRTU Directs Drivers To Maintain Old Fares Amidst Ongoing Negotiations

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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is urging transport operators to continue charging their current fares as they engage the government on its decision to increase fares by 20%. This call follows an inconclusive meeting between the union and the government. The Industrial Relations Officer of the union, Abass Moro, expressed optimism to Citi News, conveying hope for a resolution as their engagement with the government continues. “We made our grievances known, and they also told us their side. Finally, we have to go back and have another meeting. We will use your medium to tell our people [drivers]…

23 Jan

Delay In Implementation Of New Transport Fares Affecting Us – GPRTU

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The Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) has stated that a further delay in announcing an increment in transport fares is adversely affecting the operations of its members. The GPRTU noted that the recent increment in spare parts and other accessories is having an untold effect on commercial drivers. Godfred Abulbire, the General Secretary of the GPRTU, is thus calling for an immediate increment in transport fares. “Last year [2023], there were serious tax components that had affected all the spare parts, and the cost of spare parts has gone extremely up. Just this year, we had a direct…

25 Oct

We Are Impressed With Your Work – GPRTU Chair To Dampare

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The National Chairman of the Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU), Nana Nimako Asiamah, has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, and the Police Service for their efforts in keeping the roads and the country safe. According to Asiamah, Ghana has become more secure under Dampare’s leadership. “We are impressed with your work so much,” Asiamah said at a ceremony at the police headquarters in Accra on Tuesday. “Everyone can attest to the changes in the police service under you. Whatever we need to do to support you, we will. IGP, you have made Ghana…

26 May

A/R: Assembly In A Tussle With GPRTU Over Land Ownership

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The Presiding Member (PM) of the Asante Akyem Central Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region, Mr Samuel Ohemeng has responded to the leadership of the Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU), insisting that until a permit is obtained genuinely, the assembly shall not allow the construction of any structure at the GPRTU arena at Konongo, the district capital. Mr Samuel Ohemeng said the transport union had no mandate to construct pavilions and that, the assembly has already initiated talks with investors for the construction of market stalls. Commenting on the issue, the Chairman of the Konongo GPRTU, also, Odumase Adontihene,…

15 Mar

Let Gold-For-Oil Reflect At The Pumps – GPRTU To Government

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A Deputy Communications Officer of Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Kofi Amoah, has called on the government to ensure the much-touted gold-for-oil deal reflects at the pumps. According to the communications officer, there is a need for the deal to reflect at the pumps to cushion Ghanaians in the wake of the hardship being experienced in the country. He urged the government to come clear on the deal for it to fully profit Ghanaians. He commended the government for the deal. Mr Amoah spoke in an interview on Accra 100.5 FM Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He further called…

23 Feb

Gold For Oil: We’re Not Feeling The Impact After Massive Hype – GPRTU

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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says the Gold for Oil policy implemented by the government has not lived up to the expectation of the union following its big hype. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Tuesday, the union’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) explained that the manner in which the programme was promoted by the government gave them hope of intervening to reduce the high cost of petroleum products. However, he said after the policy implementation, consumers are not seeing the positives. “What we are seeing now is not what we are expecting. Because, if you check on the pump right…