In response to the recent hike in prices of petroleum products, two transport unions, the Transport Operators of Ghana and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have jointly announced an increase in transport fares, effective Saturday, April 13, 2024.
On Monday, April 8, 2024, the two organizations released a statement in which they made this declaration.
According to the unions, given the recent spike in the cost of fuel, replacement components, and lubricants, the increment is desperately needed.
They outlined the following adjustments: “a 15% increase for short-distance or intracity transport, a 20% increase for intercity or long-journey transport, a 15% hike for taxi services, and an increment from GHC10.00 to GHC15.00 fare for short distance taxi hire services.
They added that “…it may have been noted by most Ghanaians, government appears to be indifferent regarding any reduction in the price of petrol as well as those of vehicle spare parts and lubricants.
The decision was motivated by the noticeable lack of government intervention in reducing the price of petrol, vehicle spare parts, and lubricants, despite ongoing economic challenges. Also, the prevailing economic difficulties and other factors are worsening the living conditions of transport owners and drivers.”
The Unions added, “Twenty (20) percent for intercity or long journey transport, 15 percent for taxi transport and an increment from GHC10.00 to GHC15.00 fare for short distance taxi hire services.”
They pleaded with Ghanaians to cooperate with transport companies and take note of the increment.
By Eva Boamah