Two transportation unions have announced an increase in transport fares beginning Saturday, April 13, 2024.
The two unions are the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and Transport Operators of Ghana.
According to the two transport operators, the action was motivated by the recent increase in fuel costs.
In a joint statement made on Monday, April 8, 2024, the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana announced a 15% increase for short-distance or intracity transportation and a 20% increase for intercity or long-distance transport.
They also announced a 15% raise for taxi services, including an increase from GH¢ 10.00 to GH¢ 15.00 for a short-distance taxi service.
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They also stated that the decision was based on a lack of government assistance in lowering gasoline prices, vehicle replacement parts, and lubricants, despite persistent economic concerns.
“Just as it may have been noted by most Ghanaians the government appears to be indifferent regarding any reduction in the price of petrol as well as those of vehicle spare parts and lubricants. Also, the prevailing economic difficulties and other factors are worsening the living conditions of transport owners and drivers,” they stated.
READ FULL STATEMENT BELOW:
Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana-C-DAG)/Transport Operators of Ghana
April 8, 2024
Joint Press Statement
NOTICE OF TRANSPORT FARE INCREMENT
A recent increment in the price of petrol has necessitated an upward adjustment in transport fares as follows.
1. 15 percent increment for short distance or intracity transport.
2. 20 percent for intercity or long-journey transport
3. 15percent for taxi transport and
4. An increment from GHC 10.00 to GHC 15.00 fare for short-distance taxi hire services.
This increment shall take effect from Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Just as it may have been noted by most Ghanaians government appear to be indifferent regarding any reduction in the price of petrol as well as those of vehicle spare parts and lubricants.
Also, the prevailing economic difficulties and other factors are worsening the living condition of transport owners and drivers.
We are therefore urging all Ghanaians to take note of the increment and cooperate with transport operators. Thank You.
……..End…….
Sgd.
Asonaba Nana Wiredu- Deputy Secretary, C-DAG
0540377307.
Paa Willie- National Chairman, C-DAG
0242971025.
Yaw Barimah- PRO- True Drivers Union
0554822565, 0500312104
David Agboado- P.R.O., C-DAG
0541063682.
