Concerned Drivers Association resist calls from gov’t to reduce fares by 10%

A group known as the Concerned Drivers Association is resisting calls from government to reduce transport fares as a result of a 10% reduction in the price of fuel.

Speaking to the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Concerned Drivers Association, Akwadaa Nyame on Plan B FM morning show ‘Nkosuo Nsem’ with Nana Yaw Abrompa, he explained that it’s unfortunate that the government announced the 10% reduction without consulting them for proper negotiations with drivers across the country.

The Chairman said, they have a backlog on fares they need to add up, but the government begged them (drivers) not to increase fares when fuel prices were galloping frequently.

“I want to tell the government that drivers don’t use only fuel for our operations, the cost of spare parts, maintenance of our vehicle, insurance, and other bills are killing our transport business so we cant reduce the fares” he added.