We are not cause of transport fare hike – Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has firmly rejected allegations from the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) that rising spare parts prices are responsible for the recent 30 percent increase in transport fares. In a statement, the Association's Director of Communications, Takyi Addo, dismissed the claims as false and misleading, accusing commercial transport operators of using fare increments as a means to extort money from ordinary Ghanaians.

The Association emphasized that there has been no significant increase in spare parts prices, stable stock levels at Abossey Okai, and unchanged prices for essential vehicle components, making it implausible for spare parts costs to justify the fare adjustments. The Association urged the public to disregard these unfounded allegations and called for transparent discussions involving all relevant stakeholders to ensure decisions reflect accurate economic conditions.

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