The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has halted a proposed 15% increase in transport fare that was set to take effect on Monday, July 22, 2024.
The Drivers Association of Ghana’s projected 15% increase in transport rates was ascribed to the growing cost of fuel and other requirements such as spare parts for the transportation industry.
However, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has asked commuters to reject the notification.
In an interview with Citi Business News, the Public Relations Officer of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, David Agboado, noted that the timing of the hike will aggravate the problems of the public, requiring the postponement.
“We the transport operators have sat together and do our own thing. We have come to the understanding that things have been increased…fuel, spare parts and everything is up but this is not the time that we should increase the transport fare that is why we have come together to say we won’t increase it again.
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“If you ask me, transport fares will not be going up because we the transporters have understood ourselves,” he stated.
Meanwhile, David Agboado has asked commercial drivers to continue charging existing transport fares until it is suitable to raise fares.
“What I will tell my fellow drivers is that they should exercise patience. It is we that increased. They have appointed us to do that and we are doing that in their interest. This one too is in their interest and we are doing it so they should exercise patience. They shouldn’t get angry. The right time will come,” he said.
