Accra Mayor tells passengers to report 'trotro' drivers who charge unapproved fares for prosecution
The La Motor Court has fined six commercial transport operators, a total of GH¢1,680, for charging passengers above the approved fares
Accra's Mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has urged passengers to report any instances where commercial transport drivers are charging unapproved fares. He encouraged them to use the AMA's "See Something, Say Something" WhatsApp line (0544914628) for filing complaints, including pictures of the vehicles and their registration numbers. The Mayor reiterated the Assembly's dedication to protecting passengers from exploitation.
The La Motor Court recently imposed a fine of GH¢1,680 on six commercial transport operators, consisting of three drivers and three bus conductors, for charging passengers above the authorized fares. The six individuals, including Francis Morgah, Foster Osei, Benjamin Ofori Atta, Emmanuel Aduafo, and Emmanuel Paa Ekow Amissah, received fines of GH¢300 each for exceeding the permitted fare, as per Clause 19(f) of the AMA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Bye-laws, 2017.
This decision follows a warning by Allotey about the Assembly's intention to crack down on commercial transport operators who exploit commuters with arbitrary fare increases, especially during peak times. The Mayor emphasized that these convictions serve as a warning to the operators and assured the public that the enforcement efforts would continue.
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