Transport unions have suspended their planned 30 percent fare increase ahead of the next petroleum products pricing window on Friday, following a closed-door meeting with the Ministry of Transport.
The meeting comes after the unions called for an upward adjustment in transport fares, citing rising operational costs that have made it increasingly difficult for operators to stay in business.
Speaking to Citinews, after the meeting, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, said the unions are willing to engage the government further if no immediate measures are announced to cushion transport operators against the rising cost of petroleum products
“The meeting was about the proposed transport fare increment before the increment of petroleum products and other components that we use to run our businesses, We explained things to the ministry, and they also gave us their word.
“Our proposal was for the government to try to see to it that fuel prices will come down, and they told us that they have heard us and are working to ensure fuel prices will drop.
“So there was a long deliberation, but we finally agreed that we will hold off on the increase, but then our own investigation proved that we will likely see another fuel price increase in the next pricing window.
“If it happens that the fuel price goes up again, we will still approach them because if it goes up again, it will be difficult for the drivers to contain the pressure.”
Source:- citinewsroom
