The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has instructed its members to hold off on the planned increase in transport fares. The union had initially proposed a 20% upward adjustment in fares starting January 24, 2024. The drivers attributed the move to the increasing cost of spare parts and other logistics essential for their activities, […]
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Disregard 20% hike in transport fares – Ministry
The Ministry of Transport has asked the public to disregard reports of a purported hike in cost of public transportation across the country. The Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU), in a statement on Wednesday revealed that at a national management meeting held at the Trades Union House on 16th January, 2024, it was […]
‘Tap n’ Go’: GPRTU, taxi drivers hail Dr. Bawumia as taxi app is launched
A digital taxi service for Ghanaian Taxi Drivers, Tap n’ Go, has been launched in Accra, by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), in conjunction with the Office of the Vice President. The Tap n’ Go app, which is available for download on the Google Playstore and Apple App Store operates like the established […]
See the new transport fares effective May 17
Transport operators have reached a consensus to lower fares starting from Wednesday, May 17, 2023, following a continuous decrease in the prices of petroleum products in recent weeks. In a press release issued on Monday, May 15, the Road Transport Operators announced their decision. The statement, jointly signed by Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah, General Secretary of […]
Transport fares down by 15.3% from today
From today, transport fares are expected to go down by 15.3 per cent, the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) have announced. The reduction in fares is to commensurate with prevailing fuel prices on the market and it follows engagements between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport. “Following the negotiations, and in consideration with […]
GPRTU vehicle towing policy takes off October, this year
Effective October, this year, all drivers under the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), will be required to subscribe to a mandatory vehicle towing system for the prompt removal of their disabled vehicles from the road. The new towing system, which is being rolled out by the GPRTU in partnership with the Road Safety Management […]
Christmas fever: Central business district choked
All major roads leading to the central business district (CBD) of Accra are choked with a long winding gridlock, as well as human activities, as people troop to the city centre to either buy or sell in preparation for the Christmas festivities. The situation gets so bad that some passengers, particularly those commuting in public […]
Government directs GOIL to reduce price of fuel after meeting with transport unions
Government has directed the Ghana Oil Company (GOIL) to reduce price of fuel at the pumps effective Tuesday, December 7. This follows a crunch meeting between government and transport operators at the Presidency on Monday evening. Head of Communications at the GPRTU, Abass Imoro, who disclosed this on PM Express with Evans Mensah, on Monday, said government […]
Coalition of transport operators threaten strike action
The coalition of private transport operators have threatened to embark on a strike action if government does not reduce taxes on fuel. The group has given the government a three day ultimatum to grant their request or face the wrath of their members. The strike action is to commence at 3pm on Thursday, November 11, […]
Drivers reject 10% increment in transport fares; demand 30% rise
The group is calling on the government to revise upward the rate of increment in transport fares by 30% instead of the announced 10% hike. A statement issued by the group on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, said the latest hike in fuel prices is having a toll on their businesses hence the need for government […]
GPRTU announces 10% troski fare increase
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced an increment in transport fares by 10%. The increment takes effect next Monday, September 16, 2019, a statement from the Union said. The new fares cover intra-city transportation popularly known as Trotro, intercity or long-distance trips and shared taxis. Explaining the basis for the increment, the […]
Confirmed: 3 driver unions hike transport fares by 20 percent
Three driver unions have joined forces to increase transportation fares by 20 per cent today, October 29. The unions, the True Drivers Union, the Ghana Committed Drivers Association and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana took the decision after deliberations with their members and recognizable commuter groups like traders in foodstuff. Representatives of the unions […]