The leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other commercial transport associations have issued a stern ultimatum to all drivers to comply with the recently announced 15% reduction in transport fares.
In a joint press release issued on Sunday, the unions warned that drivers who fail to adhere to the new fare structure will face sanctions.
They also encouraged the public to report any instances of non-compliance to their offices or to the police.
“We urge all drivers to adhere to the fare reduction to avoid sanctions,” the statement said.
The 15% fare reduction follows recent fuel price cuts and consultations between transport unions and relevant stakeholders after fuel prices went down.
Some drivers have followed the new prices, but others are still charging the old fares, saying their operating costs are too high.
JOINT PRESS RELEASE BY GPRTU AND COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT OPERATORS
Date: 25-05-2025
Subject: COMPLIANCE WITH 15% REDUCTION IN FARES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana hereby inform the public that all drivers are expected to comply with the 15% reduction in fares. Failure to comply will result in sanctions.
We urge all drivers to adhere to the fare reduction to avoid any disciplinary action. The public is encouraged to report any instances of non-compliance to our offices or to the police.
SIGNED:
Alhaji Abass I. Moro
GPRTU National P.R.O