Most commercial drivers in the Ashanti Region have defied the GPRTU’s directive to reduce transport fares, as announced by the transport union.
According to the drivers, the 15% fare reduction can only be implemented starting Monday, May 26.
During Citi News’ visit to several transport terminals, the majority of drivers were still charging the old fares, with only a few having implemented the reduction.
While those yet to adjust their fares assured that they would comply from Monday, those who had already reduced theirs expressed dissatisfaction with the directive, citing the high cost of spare parts and vehicle maintenance.
The 15% reduction was announced by the GPRTU as part of efforts to ease the financial burden on Ghanaians, following the recent appreciation of the cedi and a drop in fuel prices.
Solomon Frimpong, a commercial driver, said, “We are waiting for the new fares from our leadership before we can reduce them; until then, we are going by the old fares.”
John Mensah, another commercial driver, said, “We have reduced our fares, but we are not happy with the new fares because they’re not helping us.
The prices of spare parts are still the same, so this reduction is going to affect the drivers.”
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