The General Secretary of the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), Emmanuel Ohene, says the association has not approved any increase in transport fares despite ongoing discussions among transport operators.
He explained that although he has engaged some transport operators, no final decision has been taken on the planned increment.
“I have heard the conversations about the planned increment. I have engaged some of the transport operators. We will meet this morning over the planned increment. My association has not sanctioned any increment,” he said in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem.
Mr. Ohene noted that the council will meet to deliberate and reach a decision through proper negotiations.
“We will meet and make the necessary plans and negotiations,” he added.
He further explained that June 1 marks the beginning of a new pricing window, cautioning against rushing into fare increases without proper assessment.
“Today, June 1, is the beginning of a new pricing window. So if we rush to increase fares and it happens that the pricing window exceeds the 20%, then it means we are at a loss. Or if the increment doesn’t reach 20%, then it means we are cheating passengers,” he said.
Mr. Ohene stressed that transport operators must wait for guidance from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) before making any adjustments.
“We need to wait on the OMCs for the pricing window. If you decide to increase just based on fuel prices, it is very minimal because you need to consider other cost factors,” he explained.
He added that a careful approach is needed before any fare adjustment is made.
“We must pull the brakes and make all the necessary considerations before any increment,” he said.
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