The Ministry of Transport has released a statement urging the public to disregard any news regarding an increase in transport fares by the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana and the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU).
The Ministry has made it clear that there has been no negotiation with the transport operators for a review of transport fares.
The Ministry further stated that the general public will be appropriately notified when such negotiations are held and decisions are made.
The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana, in a press release, claimed that the increase in fares was due to a substantial rise in the costs of lubricants and spare parts, as well as an increment in DVLA service charges, which has had a significant impact on the livelihoods of its members.
They also lamented the high cost of maintenance and repairs, stating that the fare increase aims to address the financial challenges faced by drivers and ensure the sustainability of the public transportation industry in Ghana.
The Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) also released a statement claiming that a national management meeting held at the Trades Union House on 16th January 2024, had resolved that transport fares be adjusted upwards by 20% across all loading points of the union, effective from 24th January 2024.
