The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says it is unaware of the purported 20% increment in transport fares announced by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC).
In an exclusive interview with Adom News’ Jagri Boaz Binyinjom, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, expressed surprise at the announcement, stating that the union was not part of any consultations leading to such a decision.
“We only got the news yesterday, and we were surprised. We were not involved in any discussions or decision-making process regarding this fare increment by the GRTCC,” Mr. Amoah said.
He explained that fare adjustments are typically determined through thorough consultation involving all relevant stakeholders, including the Ministry of Transport.
“Usually, we sit around the table with all stakeholders, including the Ministry of Transport, before arriving at any decision on fare adjustments. But in this case, we were not part of it,” he added.
Mr. Amoah said the GPRTU will be engaging the Ministry of Transport in the coming days to discuss the matter and determine the appropriate way forward. He also questioned the feasibility of implementing the proposed increase.
“As it stands, the increment announced by the GRTCC, which is supposed to take effect from August 8, 2025, may not be possible,” he noted.
He, however, acknowledged the possibility of fare adjustments in the future, depending on prevailing economic conditions.
“There is a possibility of transport fare increases in the future, but such decisions must go through the right processes,” Mr. Amoah added.
Source: Jagri Boaz Binyinjom
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