transport fares

Concerned Drivers Postpone Planned Fare Increase
22 Jul

Concerned Drivers Postpone Planned Fare Increase

wontumionlineBusiness
The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has announced a postponement of their planned 15 percent increase in transport fares, which was scheduled to take effect on Monday, July 22, 2024. The decision to suspend the fare hike follows an invitation from the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Transport Ministry for a round-table discussion aimed at ensuring a smooth implementation of the new fares or possibly canceling the increase altogether. In a statement, the Transport Operators Association explained that the meeting with the GPRTU and the Transport Ministry is crucial to address concerns and reach a consensus that…
Read More
Transport Dares To Go Up By 30% Effective March 7
04 Mar

Transport Dares To Go Up By 30% Effective March 7

wontumionlineBusiness
The Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have announced a 30 percent increase in transport fares effective March 7, 2024. In a statement, both organizations cited government’s inability to address their grievances as the driving force behind this decision. “As representatives of drivers, we have expressed our dissatisfaction with the leadership’s failure to tackle our concerns and enact fare adjustments to mitigate the escalating operational expenses. The persistent surge in fuel prices has severely affected our means of sustenance, resulting in financial burdens and operational challenges” the statement said. Below is the full statement. Regional Chairmen…
Read More
GPRTU Directs Drivers To Maintain Old Fares Amidst Ongoing Negotiations
24 Jan

GPRTU Directs Drivers To Maintain Old Fares Amidst Ongoing Negotiations

wontumionlineBusiness,
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]…
Read More
Delay In Implementation Of New Transport Fares Affecting Us – GPRTU
23 Jan

Delay In Implementation Of New Transport Fares Affecting Us – GPRTU

wontumionlineBusiness,
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…
Read More
Commercial Transport Fares To Go Up By 30% On This Date
17 Jan

Commercial Transport Fares To Go Up By 30% On This Date

wontumionlineBusiness
Commercial Transport Operators in Ghana have declared a 30 per cent increase in transportation fares nationwide, starting from Monday, January 22. The operators justified this decision, citing significant increases in the costs of lubricants, spare parts, and DVLA service charges. In an official statement, the operators stressed the escalating expenses in the public transportation sector, posing challenges to sustaining their operational activities. “The continuous surge in lubricant prices, driven by fluctuations in global oil markets, has resulted in a considerable burden on drivers who rely heavily on oil to keep our vehicles running efficiently,” the drivers said in a statement.…
Read More
Odumase, Kpong Drivers Yet To Comply With 10% Reduction In Transport Fares
19 May

Odumase, Kpong Drivers Yet To Comply With 10% Reduction In Transport Fares

wontumionlineNews
Transport operators at Kpong and Odumase Krobo in the Eastern Region are yet to comply with the 10 percent reduction in transport fares more than 24 hours after an announced reduction directed to take effect from Wednesday, 17th May 2023. A visit by GhanaWeb to the Kpong Cooperative Drivers’ Union Limited and the Odumase transport terminal revealed that fares have not been reduced by the agreed margin in the aforementioned areas after Road Transport Operators announced a cutback in the prices of petroleum products. The passengers are therefore yet to enjoy the expected decrease which is commensurate with prevailing fuel…
Read More
Transport Fares Reduced By 10%
16 May

Transport Fares Reduced By 10%

wontumionlineNews
The Ghana Road Transport Operators will reduce transport fares by 10% effective Wednesday, May 17, 2023. According to the association, the reduction is in line with the recent reductions in the prices of petroleum products. “In line with the Administrative Arrangement on Public Transport Fares, the Road Transport Operators have reduced public transport fares by 10 percent to accommodate for the reductions in the price of petroleum products observed over the period,” the Road Transport Operators said a statement dated Monday, May 15, 2023. According to the statement, the reduction covers shared taxis, intra-city (tro-tro), intercity (long distance) and haulage…
Read More
Transport Fares Go Down By 15.3% Today
19 Dec

Transport Fares Go Down By 15.3% Today

wontumionlineNews
Commercial transport operators will reduce their fares by 15.3% today (Monday, December 19). This follows a directive by the leadership of the Union. The directive is due to the recent downward trend of petroleum prices. In a press release issued by the Union head, the percentage of reduction was agreed upon following engagements with key stakeholders. “Following the negotiations and in consideration with the plight of drivers, commuters and the general public, we have resolved to reduce the existing transport fares by 15.3%,” the statement added. “With the recent reductions in the prices of petroleum products, it became necessary to…
Read More
Disregard GPRTU’s Claim Of Increase In Prices Of Spare Parts – Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association
15 Dec

Disregard GPRTU’s Claim Of Increase In Prices Of Spare Parts – Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association

wontumionlineNews, , , ,
The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has denied the Ghana Private Road Transport Union’s (GPRTU) claim of increases in the prices of spare parts. The GPRTU after a slight reduction in fuel prices refused to reduce transport fares arguing that prices of spare parts and lubricants have also been increased. Thus, if transport fares are reduced, transport operators may suffer a loss in income. However, the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association in a statement on December 15 said prices of spare parts have not been increased. “GPRTU instead of reducing the transport fares as a result of the…
Read More
Ghanaians Should Demonstrate Against Transport Unions- Alhaji Yusif Fofana
30 Nov

Ghanaians Should Demonstrate Against Transport Unions- Alhaji Yusif Fofana

wontumionlineFeatured, News, Trending, , , ,
Government spokesperson on social services and member of parliament, Alhaji Yusif Fofana, has asked Ghanaians to for once, demonstrate against Transport Unions in Ghana. In an interview with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning on Wontumi radio/ Movement TV, Mr Fofana spoke about the reduction in fuel prices for the past one month, after government hearing the pleas of Ghanaians. According to him attention has not been channeled to it as it was when fuel price skyrocketed, and has asked Ghanaians to embark on a demonstration against Transport Union, since they have refused to reduce transport fares. Mr Fofana…
Read More