AMA deploys taskforce to clamp down on drivers charging unapproved fares
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has deployed additional task force personnel to the Central Business District to monitor commercial transport operators and clamp down on drivers charging fares above approved rates. The exercise targets trotro, taxi and ride-hailing drivers who allegedly increase fares arbitrarily, particularly during peak hours. Accra…
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has established a taskforce to enforce fare regulations in the Central Business District, targeting commercial transport operators who charge unauthorized fees, especially during peak hours. AMA Chief Executive Michael Kpakpo Allotey urged drivers to adhere to officially sanctioned rates, emphasizing that such practices burden commuters and contribute to price surges for essential goods.
Allotey stressed that drivers must abide by fare limits set by the applicable bylaw, regardless of time of day or demand levels. The AMA has bolstered monitoring personnel in the district, warning violators that they will face legal consequences. The enforcement aims to shield commuters from arbitrary fare hikes and ensure compliance by transport operators across Accra. The Assembly plans intensified surveillance during vulnerable commuting periods.
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