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 […]
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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 […]