{"id":242404,"date":"2024-10-30T21:36:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T21:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/30\/no-justification-for-transport-fare-hike\/"},"modified":"2024-10-30T21:36:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T21:36:10","slug":"no-justification-for-transport-fare-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/30\/no-justification-for-transport-fare-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"No justification for transport fare hike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Deputy Transport Minister Hassan Tampuli has stated that there is no justification for increasing transport fares amid discussions among some transport unions, including the Concerned Drivers Association, about a potential price hike.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, October 30, Tampuli addressed these concerns, emphasizing that current conditions indicate a possible reduction in transport fares rather than an increase.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s no basis for any increase of lorry fares between now and the next six months. Ghana is one of nine countries that have prices of petrol below $1. The prices we have in Ghana are one of the lowest anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet this message go out to the driver unions that are threatening an increase in lorry fares.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He urged transport unions threatening fare increases to reconsider their stance, reinforcing that the government will not support unjustified fare hikes.<\/p>\n<p>Tampuli\u2019s comments come in response to growing public anxiety over potential increases in transport costs, which could burden commuters during a time of economic challenges.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2013<\/p>\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<\/strong>: <strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deputy Transport Minister Hassan Tampuli has stated that there is no justification for increasing transport fares amid discussions among some transport unions, including the Concerned Drivers Association, about a potential price hike. 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