Taxi drivers in Mpraeso in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region have expressed dissatisfaction with the newly announced eight percent increase in transport fares, describing it as inadequate in the face of rising operational costs.
The drivers are calling on government to reconsider the adjustment and introduce measures to ease the burden on commercial transport operators.
The Ministry of Transport, in collaboration with transport operators, has announced an eight percent upward adjustment in transport fares, effective Saturday.
However, a visit by Adom News to Mpraeso revealed that many taxi drivers believe the increment does not reflect the current economic realities.
According to them, the prices of vehicle spare parts, engine oil, tyres, and other maintenance materials have increased significantly in recent months, making it difficult for them to sustain their businesses.
The drivers argued that the eight percent adjustment is too small to offset their rising expenses and said some operators have already adjusted their fares ahead of the official implementation date.
They are therefore appealing to government to engage transport operators and consider additional interventions to support commercial drivers.
“The eight percent increase is not enough. The cost of spare parts and vehicle maintenance keeps rising every day. We are struggling to make ends meet, so government must do more to support drivers.”
The drivers maintain that without further support, many transport operators will continue to face financial difficulties, a situation they say could eventually affect transport services and passengers.
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