Rising fuel prices making it difficult for drivers to survive – Samuel Amoah
Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, says persistent increases in petroleum prices are putting commercial drivers under severe financial pressure and making it increasingly difficult for them to sustain their livelihoods.
Commercial drivers in Ghana are facing significant financial challenges due to the persistent rise in petroleum prices, according to Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah. Speaking on JoyNews' The Pulse, Mr. Amoah highlighted how the escalating cost of fuel is making it increasingly difficult for drivers to meet their daily financial targets and maintain their livelihoods.
He stated that many drivers struggle to achieve their daily sales targets, leaving them with little to no money after covering their operational expenses. The GPRTU representative emphasized that without meeting sales goals, drivers do not earn any income at all.
Amoah further explained that the financial strain has led to a large number of commercial vehicles remaining in repair shops due to the unaffordability of necessary repairs. He noted that when vehicles break down, drivers find it extremely challenging to repair them, resulting in many vehicles being sidelined and out of service.
The financial difficulties faced by drivers have been exacerbated by the simultaneous rise in other household expenses, such as utility bills and education costs for children. Mr. Amoah described the current situation as causing severe financial loss, with drivers bitterly complaining about the difficulty in sustaining their businesses and supporting their families in this challenging economic environment.
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