The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has instructed its members to hold off on the planned increase in transport fares.
The union had initially proposed a 20% upward adjustment in fares starting January 24, 2024.
The drivers attributed the move to the increasing cost of spare parts and other logistics essential for their activities, citing incessant taxes.
Transport Deputy Minister, Hassan Tampuli urged all parties involved to come to the table to discuss and find an amicable solution.
"So, this is just the tip of the iceberg, so sometimes it gets very heated in our meetings, but at the end of the day, we can come to a compromise.
"I believe on this occasion it would not be any different from what has happened in the past,” he said on January 18, 2024.
However, the GPRTU has suspended the directive ahead of a consultation expected to take place on January 23.
In a statement signed by GPRTU General Secretary, Godfred Abulbire, his outfit's management and transport operators will engage in a stakeholder consultation with the Ministry of Transport on January 23, 2024, to address the matter comprehensively."
Latest Stories
-
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Sundowns, Esperance join Al Ahly and Wydad as CAF representatives
2 hours -
CAFCL: Al Ahly set up historic final with ES Tunis
2 hours -
We didn’t sneak out 10 BVDs; they were auctioned as obsolete equipment – EC
6 hours -
King Charles to resume public duties after progress in cancer treatment
7 hours -
Arda Guler scores on first start in La Liga as Madrid beat Real Sociedad
7 hours -
Fatawu Issahaku’s Leicester City secures Premier League promotion after Leeds defeat
7 hours -
Anticipation builds as Junior Speller hosts nationwide auditions
8 hours -
Etse Sikanku: The driver’s mate conundrum
8 hours -
IMF Deputy Chief worried large chunk of Eurobonds is used to service debt
8 hours -
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II celebrates 25 years of peaceful rule on golden stool
9 hours -
We have enough funds to pay accruing benefits; we’ve never missed pension payments since 1991 – SSNIT
9 hours -
Let’s embrace shared vision and propel National Banking College – First Deputy Governor
10 hours -
Liverpool agree compensation deal with Feyenoord for Slot
10 hours -
Ejisu by-election: There’s no evidence of NPP engaging in vote-buying – Ahiagbah
10 hours -
Ejisu by-election: Independent ex-NPP MP’s campaign team warns party against dubious tactics
10 hours