GPRTU begins sensitization for Ghanaians on transport fare adjustments
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has announced a sensitization session for Ghanaians on a possible upward adjustment of transport fares.
Abbas Imoro, the Industrial Relations Officer of the union, debunked reports that the union is meeting with the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council over their decision to increase transport fares.
The union had earlier this week revealed that it had commenced a sensitization session for the public about a possible upward adjustment in fares due to the incessant increase in fuel prices.
Mr Imoro pointed out that their pronouncement on fare increment will be put on hold should the price of fuel stabilise.
He, however, noted that a 10 per cent increase in fuel prices will prompt an increase in transport fares.
“We are sensitising the public on a possible upward adjustment and if the prices remain as it is, we have no cause for alarm.”
“But when it hits the 10 per cent increase threshold, definitely, we shall come out with another upward adjustment,” Mr Imor said.
He thus stated that the fate of transport fares was in the hands of the government.
“Should it happen, it isn’t the fault of the driver or the GPRTU,” Mr Imoro said.
Transport fares went up by 20 per cent in May.
As of May 9, 2022, when the new fares took effect, petrol and diesel were selling at a national average of GH¢9.41 and GH¢11.12, respectively.
