{"id":173374,"date":"2024-04-20T10:01:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/20\/lapaz-commuters-grapple-with-20-fare-hike-despite-govts-directive\/"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:01:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:01:43","slug":"lapaz-commuters-grapple-with-20-fare-hike-despite-govts-directive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/20\/lapaz-commuters-grapple-with-20-fare-hike-despite-govts-directive\/","title":{"rendered":"Lapaz commuters grapple with 20% fare hike despite govt&#8217;s directive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Commuters in Lapaz are feeling the pinch of a 20% surge in transport fares, a move that flies in the face of a directive from the government and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) advising drivers against fare hikes.<\/p>\n<p>While some drivers justify the hike citing the escalating costs of fuel and spare parts, others consider it to be excessive.<\/p>\n<p>Among the affected is Michael Lokpo, a commuter who recently returned from his mother\u2019s funeral in Aflao in February.<\/p>\n<p>He is now confronted with a GH29 fare increase for his return journey to Aflao from Lapaz. His worry is rooted in the 20% fare increase implemented by transport operators, which contradicts the government and GPRTU\u2019s directive.<\/p>\n<p>David Agboado, the spokesperson for the Concerned Drivers Association, attributes the fare increase to rising operational costs and perceived government inaction.<\/p>\n<p>However, fellow travellers to Aflao, Michael Agyemang and Helen Maamle, deem the 20% fare increment as excessive, despite the operators\u2019 justifications.<\/p>\n<p>At present, major oil marketing companies are selling petrol and diesel for over 14 cedis per litre. This has triggered a 20% fare increase from Lapaz to various destinations including Ashaiman, Tema, Prampram, and Dawhenya.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, operators argue that they cannot wait for the agreement between the government and the transport associations.<\/p>\n<p>In light of this, commuters are voicing their concerns about the financial burden imposed by these fare increases.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commuters in Lapaz are feeling the pinch of a 20% surge in transport fares, a move that flies in the face of a directive from the government and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) advising drivers against fare hikes. 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