The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is calling on law enforcement agencies to intervene as several commercial drivers continue to charge old fares despite a government-mandated 15% reduction in transport fares effective Saturday, May 24.
Abass Imoro, Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, speaking to ABC Midday News GH, described the situation as “unfortunate,” noting that “some of our drivers” are acting “recalcitrant against directions.”
He said the union is still working to ensure compliance and stressed that, “we are pleading with drivers to comply, we are also pleading on the law agencies to get involved so everybody will comply.”
The fare reduction directive was issued following a consensus between the Ministry of Transport and the GPRTU, aimed at easing the burden on passengers due to falling fuel prices.
However, some drivers have defended their non-compliance, telling ABC News GH that other cost factors make the fare cut unjustifiable.
In response, Imoro dismissed these justifications, saying, “they are throwing dust into our eyes,” and emphasized that past fare reductions have also been based solely on fuel price drops.
He reiterated the union’s position, calling on enforcement bodies to step in and ensure uniform implementation across the country.
