TRANSPORT FARES

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…

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…

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.…

We’ll Increase Transport Fares After Approval Of 2021 Budget – GPRTU The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has indicated that road transport operators will increase transport fares after Parliament approves the 2021 budget. The Union says it will release new fares immediately after the approval of the budget. According to the union, the 2021 budget contains a number of taxes that will affect their operations hence the decision. During the budget presentation last Friday, the Caretaker Finance Minister, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu stated that petroleum prices will increase by 5.7% at the various pumps together with an increase in road tolls.…