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In line with the introduction of the Emission Levy Bill in January 2024, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has reiterated its intention to impose a 60% rise in transport fares.
The recently enacted Emissions Levy Bill requires all owners of gasoline and diesel vehicles to pay an annual levy of 100 cedis beginning in January 2024.
The government wants to promote the use of green energy sources to power vehicles in line with its commitment to carbon offset programs and climate-positive efforts.
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The GPRTU has responded by submitting a petition to the Speaker of Parliament asking that the Emission Levy Bill be given a second look.
The GPRTU’s public relations officer, Abbas Imoro, highlighted the union’s current financial difficulties and expressed concerns about the additional tax load on it in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM.
“We already pay 10 pesewas for every liter of emission,” he said. You may understand the substantial expense for a driver when you multiply the daily gallons utilized by 10 pesewas per 4.5 liters per gallon and add 26 working days each month.
“We asked the parliament to give it another look. But if nothing is done, we’ll have other problems. We’ll band together and impose a minimum 60% increase in truck fares.” He stated.
