Stakeholder Meeting On Possible Review Of Transport Fares Ends Inconclusively

A meeting between the government and stakeholders within the transport sector on the Wednesday, May 12, 2021, for a possible review of the transport fares, ended inconclusively. The Commercial drivers have also been advocating for increment in transport fares following the introduction of the new taxes and upward review of

others which led to the fuel price hikes in the country. A joint statement also issued by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) called for calm amongst their members as further negotiations are held to reach an amicable resolution. On 12th May 2021, a meeting

was held with stakeholders to continue negotiations on public transport fares. The meeting reviewed the cost components including the recent increase in the price of the petroleum products, cost of spare parts, inflation, drivers salaries and taxes amongst others. The meeting was also however inconclusive. The unions also urged

Ghanaians to also disregard claims of any increase in transport fares. We entreat all the transport operators to stay calm, as we negotiate for a fare adjustment within the shortest possible time. We also entreat the general public to also disregard any purported increase in the fares, the unions added in the statement. Commercial

transport operators had all already also been directed to maintain existing transport fares until new charges are approved and many passengers also anticipated that transport fares in country will increase immediately after the government’s new tariffs, also including a 30 pesewa hike in petroleum products, which kicked in on Saturday, May 1, 2021.