GPRTU
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says it is willing to meet the government to find an amicable solution to the upward adjustment in transport fares.
Speaking to Plan B FM on Ebanoosen hosted by Bohyeba Afriyie, kofi Amoah National communication member of Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), however said despite the negotiations it won’t back down from its plans to increase fares.
“Even if at all he [the Transport Minister] invites us, we will go. And when we are going, we will pick up the increment build up on the fuel and other components and go there and see if we are going to talk about a 50 percent, 30 percent or even 40 percent [increment].”he said
He Also said that the rapid increase in fuel prices and the government’s inability to scrap taxes on petroleum products is to blame for the situation.
“And therefore, when we get there, we will have to justify why we are going by the 20 percent,” he added.
He also said that commercial drivers at some bus terminals are already charging 20% more on transport fares ahead of the expected increment.
He concluded that he believes Some commuters are bracing themselves for 30 percent increase in fares on May 13.
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