The leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, GPRTU, in another meeting today, April 5, 2022, to deliberate on a possible increment in transport fares which will take effect from Friday, April 8, 2022.
The Union earlier suspended the 15 percent increase in transportation fares hoping the government will make a substantial reduction in fuel prices.
Speaking on Behind the News, General Secretary of the GPRTU, Godfred Abulbire said a number of engagements with the government have been unsuccessful, hence the need for the new fares.
He however said the increment might be more than the 15% communicated earlier, as fuel prices keep rising.
He spoke to Yvonne Atilego’s announcement of a total of 15 pesewas reduction on some build-up levies and taxes on fuel prices is not enough. He, therefore, asked commuters to prepare for the new fares to avoid any misunderstandings.
The GPRTU argues that the move has become necessary due to the increase in the prices of petroleum products.
Both commercial and private drivers, as well as other stakeholders, have urged the government to scrap some taxes on fuel to cushion consumers
