In consultation with the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trade Union Congress(TUC), the Private Transport Operators Association of Ghana has announced a 30% increment in fares starting, Tuesday 21 September 2022.
The Association says the increment has become necessary due the current economic situation.
“Prices of petroleum and spare parts keep increasing day in and out coupled with other nuisance taxes. Due to the increment in fuel products, spare parts and the poor management of the economy by the government we are unable to make enough money to cater for our families and pay off our loans,” a statement from the Association said.
It added that “electricity tariff, water tariff, prices of spare parts, prices of food and pure water prices have all increased, hence, we have no option than to also increase our fares.”
The transport operators are urging the general public to cooperate with them on their new fares and also cautioning their members not to charge more than the agreed 30%.
Source: Classfmonline.com
