The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has reiterated its plan to institute a 60% rise in transportation prices in 2024, coinciding with the implementation of the Emission Levy Bill in January 2024.
Parliament recently enacted the Emissions Levy Bill, which levies a yearly cost of 100 cedis on all owners of petrol and diesel cars beginning in January 2024.
The government intends to utilize this levy to encourage the use of environmentally friendly energy sources for vehicle power, in line with its commitment to climate-positive activities and carbon offset schemes.
In reaction to these events, the GPRTU has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament to review the Emissions Levy Bill.
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In an interview with Citi News monitored by ATLFM, GPRTU’s Public Relations Officer, Abbas Imoro, voiced worry over the union’s increasing tax burden, citing existing financial issues.
“We are already paying for the emission, 10 pesewas for a litre. So you can imagine 10 pesewas by 4.5 for a gallon by several gallons you use a day times 26 working days in a month. You can imagine how much one driver pays for it. And we pleaded with parliament that they should have a second look at it.
“But we did indicate that if nothing is being done or nothing can be done about it, then of course we have other problems as well. We will package ourselves and come out with an upward adjustment of lorry fares not less than 60%,” he said.
