Ghana Privates Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says their pending increment of transport fares has been suspended until further notice.
The union in a statement explained that “stakeholders will have consultation with the Ministry of Transport on January 23, 2024, to address the matter comprehensively.”
“We kindly request all Regional Secretariats to adhere to this directive by putting on hold any fare adjustments until after the scheduled meeting with the Ministry of Transport.” The statement said.
Read below the full statement.
RE-UPWARD ADJUSTMENT ON TRANSPORT FARES
In accordance with the directive outlined in CLM.3/SF.2/VOL.4/154 from the National Secretariat, the National Management instructs all Regional Secretariats to temporarily suspend the implementation of the proposed 20% upward adjustment in transport fares, effective January 24, 2024.
The National Management, in collaboration with fellow transport operators, will engage in a stakeholder consultation with the Ministry of Transport on January 23, 2024, to address the matter comprehensively.
We kindly request all Regional Secretariats to adhere to this directive by putting on hold any fare adjustments until after the scheduled meeting with the Ministry of Transport.
Additionally, please advise your Branches to comply with this directive until further instructions are provided by the National Secretariat.
We sincerely apologize for the short notice and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you.
