30% transport fare hike still on the table, talks resume Tuesday – GPRTU
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has rejected claims by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) that its proposed 30% increase in transport fares has been put on hold. The union says no agreement has been reached with government to suspend the proposed adjustment, insisting that negotiations with the Ministry of Transport remain inconclusive. Deputy Public Relations Officer of the…
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is still in talks about a proposed 30% increase in transport fares, despite claims that negotiations have been suspended. The union rejects the National Petroleum Authority's (NPA) statement that the fare hike has been put on hold. GPRTU deputy Public Relations Officer Samuel Amoah stated that at their last meeting on Friday, September 18, negotiations were ongoing but inconclusive.
The last meeting with the Ministry of Transport also saw no agreement on suspending the proposed increment. This contradicts NPA Chief Executive Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, who said the planned fare increase was "on ice" due to discussions with transport operators. The GPRTU remains committed to the 30% adjustment, with any reduction not falling below 25%.
The proposed fare review involves a joint team from the Ministry of Transport, GPRTU, and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC). Rising fuel prices, spare parts, insurance, and vehicle maintenance are cited as factors behind the proposed adjustment. The GPRTU and Ministry of Transport are set to resume negotiations on Tuesday, September 22, with the meeting postponed from Monday due to a public holiday.
GPRTU members have also been directed not to join a sit-down strike announced by the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) over vehicle maintenance costs.
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