Audio By Carbonatix
The government will engage various drivers unions today to discuss possible adjustments in transport fares.
According to Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe, both parties have yet to make any formal proposals regarding an increase or otherwise.
The meeting has become necessary due to recent increases in key factors determining fare adjustments, including fuel prices and the cost of vehicle parts.
Speaking to journalists after a working visit to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Accra, the minister stated, “Unofficially, I have engaged the unions, and I can say they have been very cooperative. However, we haven’t reached any conclusions yet.
"We will be meeting them tomorrow as well, and after that, we can determine what charges should be applied for passengers. I can assure you that whatever decision we take will be beneficial to all parties.”
Since the government took office, fuel prices have increased, prompting calls from transport unions for fare adjustments.
Latest Stories
-
Asantehene plants trees to commence Jimi Watercourse Rehabilitation destroyed by galamsey
3 minutes -
15 arrested, 6 trucks impounded over sandwinning activities on Kumasi-Accra Expressway
3 minutes -
OFFICIAL: Vinicius will miss El Clásico, suspended four games
6 minutes -
Prayer vigil held after four arson attack murders
13 minutes -
GRA fully recovers $154k legacy debt owed by foreign entities between 2022 and 2024
15 minutes -
Kwesi Pratt Jr warns bus preachers are adding to passengers’ stress with accident prophecies
16 minutes -
MTN Ghana to spend $1.1bn in 3 years, build 500 new sites as MoMo hits 44% Growth
18 minutes -
I have no regrets joining Assemblies of God – Mahama
18 minutes -
Starlink restrictions in Ukraine war linked to political situation, Zelensky aide says
21 minutes -
Furniture boost for Techiman North schools as MP donates to 20 institutions
21 minutes -
Assemblies of God to loan 10,000-seater dome for Ghana@70 celebrations
22 minutes -
Government to audit 2,016 community network sites – Communications Minister
22 minutes -
Heritage Series notes: BoG promises more inclusive cedi with improved sizes, tactile features
39 minutes -
‘We want answers’ – Family seeks probe into 14-year-old’s death 12 days after starting SHS
50 minutes -
No preacher has the right to impose beliefs on bus passengers – Kwesi Pratt Jr backs preaching ban
54 minutes