The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has presented a proposal to Parliament seeking a reconsideration of the Emission Levy Bill, to be implemented in 2024.
The bill, approved by Parliament, imposes an annual GH¢100 charge on petrol and diesel car owners, starting from January 2024.
Minority Leader and a member of Parliament for Ejumako Enyan Essiam Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson believed the new tax would burden the already burdened Ghanaians.
Energy Minister and a member of parliament Manhyia South Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is of the view that the world is moving forward so the new tax is understandable.
The GPRTU, concerned about the additional tax burden on the transport sector, has threatened to raise fares by at least 60 percent.
Abass Imoro, the Industrial Relations Officer for GPRTU, expressed optimism about a favorable outcome for their proposal.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites) / Ahotoronline.com
