Lapaz commuters grapple with 20% fare hike despite govt’s directive

Commuters in Lapaz are feeling the pinch of a 20% surge in transport fares, a move that flies in the face of a directive from the government and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) advising drivers against fare hikes.

He is now confronted with a GH29 fare increase for his return journey to Aflao from Lapaz

His worry is rooted in the 20% fare increase implemented by transport operators, which contradicts the government and GPRTU’s directive.

David Agboado, the spokesperson for the Concerned Drivers Association, attributes the fare increase to rising operational costs and perceived government inaction.

However, fellow travellers to Aflao, Michael Agyemang and Helen Maamle, deem the 20% fare increment as excessive, despite the operators’ justifications.

This has triggered a 20% fare increase from Lapaz to various destinations including Ashaiman, Tema, Prampram, and Dawhenya.

Consequently, operators argue that they cannot wait for the agreement between the government and the transport associations.