Some commercial drivers and their conductors, popularly known as mates, have been arrested by the National Security Monitoring and Evaluation Team for allegedly imposing unauthorised increases in transport fares.
The arrests followed complaints that some drivers were charging passengers up to GH¢20 for journeys between Circle and Kasoa, sparking frustration among commuters.
The reported fare increases caused confusion at several transport terminals, with heated exchanges breaking out between passengers and transport operators over the charges.
Several commuters were also left stranded as some drivers allegedly refused to operate unless passengers agreed to pay the increased fares.
The exercise forms part of ongoing efforts by authorities to curb unlawful fare hikes and protect the travelling public from exploitation by commercial transport operators.
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