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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged Ghanaians to disregard the announced 15% increase in transport fares by the Transport Operators Association, set to take effect on Monday, July 22. GPRTU emphasized that fare adjustments require proper stakeholder engagement, which has not yet occurred.
Abass Imoro, the Industrial Relations Officer for GPRTU, clarified that despite the rising prices of petroleum products and their impact on transportation costs, the recent fare increase was premature and not officially sanctioned. He stated, “We are not coming out with an increment. We are saying no, it is not just any ordinary increment in fuel which attracts fare adjustment. We recently increased lorry fares so we haven’t gotten there. It is unfortunate, for those who came out with that publication.”
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Imoro further reassured the public that the fare adjustment announcement would likely be retracted before Monday to avoid any potential unrest between passengers and drivers. “I will be surprised if drivers have increased the fares and are charging. We strongly believe they will retract it even before Monday,” he added.
The GPRTU’s position aims to maintain stability and ensure any fare changes are made following the proper procedures and agreements among all stakeholders.
