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A majority of commercial drivers in the Ashanti Region have yet to comply with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union’s (GPRTU) directive to reduce transport fares by 15%, despite the official announcement.
Many drivers told Citi News that the fare adjustment will only take effect on Monday, May 26, and until then, they will continue charging the previous rates. A visit to various transport terminals revealed that while a handful of drivers have already implemented the new fares, most are still operating under the old pricing structure.
Those yet to make the change said they are waiting for formal communication from their union leaders. Others who have begun charging the reduced fares expressed frustration, arguing that the cost of maintaining their vehicles has not decreased.
“The reduction isn’t helping us,” said John Mensah, a commercial driver who has already adjusted his fares. “Spare parts are still expensive, and this decision is going to hit us hard.”
Solomon Frimpong, another driver, echoed a similar sentiment. “We are waiting to hear directly from our leaders before we make any changes. Until then, we’re maintaining the current fares,” he said.
The GPRTU announced the 15% cut in transport fares in response to the strengthening of the Ghanaian cedi and a recent decline in fuel prices. The move is aimed at easing the cost of transportation for the public, but drivers say their operational expenses remain unchanged.
As of now, full implementation of the fare reduction appears to be on hold until the start of the coming week.
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