The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has instructed its members to hold off on the planned increase in transport fares.
The union had initially proposed a 20% upward adjustment in fares starting January 24, 2024.
The drivers attributed the move to the increasing cost of spare parts and other logistics essential for their activities, citing incessant taxes.
The Ministry of Transport has refuted made by the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana and the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) regarding an alleged increase in transport fares.
The Ministry assured the public that if there were any developments in negotiations leading to fare adjustments, the information would be communicated transparently, as has been the practice in the past.
Deputy Minister of transport, Hassan Tampuli however urged all parties involved to come to the table to discuss and find an amicable solution.
However, the GPRTU has suspended the directive ahead of a consultation expected to take place
Abbas Imoro is the Industrial Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) urged the drivers to maintain the old fares as negotiations are ongoing.
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