GPRTU petitions Parliament to review Emission Levy Bill

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it submitted a proposal to Parliament for the reconsideration of the Emission Levy Bill, scheduled for implementation in 2024.

The Emissions Levy Bill, approved by Parliament, imposes an annual charge of GH¢100 on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, starting from January 2024.

The Union has expressed concerns about the bill, asserting that it will add to the excessive tax burden on the transport sector.

The Minority in Parliament had earlier opposed the passage of the Bill.

“We will officially resume on January 12, 2024, from the Christmas break, so we are hopeful that by the time we resume, we might have received a letter from Parliament

In an institution like Parliament, you can’t write to them, and they will overlook it; definitely, we shall hear from them

When we hear from them, then we continue from there