The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has decided to postpone the proposed hike in transport fares, instructing its members to refrain from implementing the planned 20% increase scheduled for January 24, 2024.
The drivers, justifying their initial intent, pointed to rising costs of spare parts and other crucial logistics, emphasizing the burden of frequent taxes on their operations.
Citing concerns over escalating expenses and the impact on commuters, the GPRTU’s decision aligns with a call for dialogue from Transport Deputy Minister Hassan Tampuli.
Mr Tampuli urged all stakeholders to come together at the negotiating table, fostering discussions aimed at finding a mutually beneficial and fair resolution to the challenges faced by both transport operators and the government.
As the situation unfolds, the postponement signals a temporary reprieve for commuters as discussions unfold, aiming to strike a balance between the financial constraints faced by drivers and the affordability of transportation for the general public.
“So, this is just the tip of the iceberg, so sometimes it gets very heated in our meetings, but at the end of the day, we can come to a compromise.
“I believe on this occasion it would not be any different from what has happened in the past,” he told the media.
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