Ghana’s two main road transport unions have disowned a purported 20 per cent fare rise set for Tuesday, calling it illegal and telling commuters to ignore it.
In a joint statement on Monday, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) said they had not agreed any increase with the Ministry of Transport and urged the public to disregard the reports.
The operators said the increase did not follow the fare review process agreed with the government. “The decision by the supposed group is illegal,” the statement said.
They directed drivers, vehicle owners, station managers and allied unions nationwide to keep charging approved fares and to avoid any unilateral increases.
Reports over the weekend indicated that commercial transport operators planned to raise fares from Tuesday, citing rising fuel costs, prompting some households to brace for higher bills. The rejection leaves current fares in place, sparing commuters and small businesses an added cost.
The unions said they would watch the next fuel pricing window before weighing any review, with any change announced through proper channels after consultations. The statement was signed by GPRTU General Secretary Godfred Abulbire and his GRTCC counterpart Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah.