The Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have collaboratively declared a 30 percent rise in transport fares, beginning Thursday, March 7.
In a press release issued on Monday, March 4, both organizations cited the government’s insufficient response to their concerns as the reason behind the fare adjustment.
They emphasized the persistent increase in fuel prices, which has severely affected their livelihoods and posed challenges to sustaining their operations.
Describing the fare adjustment as essential for business sustainability, they called on the government to engage with their leaders to facilitate a smooth implementation of the fare adjustments.
“The failure of the government to address this critical issue has left us with no choice but to consider fare increments as a means of coping with the escalating operational costs.”
“We are calling on the government and relevant authorities to engage in constructive dialogue with our leaders to address the challenges faced by our sector and to implement fare adjustments that reflect the current economic realities,” they said in a statement.
