Commercial drivers damn threats, unilaterally hike transport fares

This follows what they say are delays by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Ministry of Transport and other stakeholders to announce new fares despite several meetings while the price of fuel and other inputs rise virtually daily.

Some pictures seen online show the Kaneshie transport station has increased its fares for passengers moving to Madina, New Town, 37 Military Hospital, Adenta, Botwe, Dodowa, Oyarifa and others.

Also, the transport station at the Nkrumah Circle released its new list of fares for passengers.

The Ministry of Transport has warned against such actions until negotiations with leaders of transport operators have been concluded.

Also, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), which is advocating for a 30 per cent increment in transport fares, and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) jointly advised commuters against paying any unapproved new transport fares.

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