{
  "id": 9147087,
  "title": "GPRTU insists on 25% transport fare hike ahead of final talks with government",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/gprtu-insists-on-25-transport-fare-hike-ahead-of-final-talks-with",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T13:18:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gprtu-insists-on-25-transport-fare-hike-ahead-of-final-talks-with-government/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) stands firm on its demand for a 25% increase in transport fares, ahead of a final meeting with the government. GPRTU Deputy Public Relations Officer Samuel Amoah disclosed that the union rejected a proposal from the Ministry of Transport for a fare increase between 10% and 15% during their last meeting. Amoah conveyed to JoyNews that the union is not seeking anything below 25% in the current negotiations. The GPRTU's demand is directly linked to the surge in costs associated with operating commercial vehicles. These include the escalating prices of fuel, spare parts, insurance premiums, and government levies such as DVLA charges and the costs of engine oil and lubricants. Amoah highlighted specific instances, like the increase in insurance costs for a 15-seater taxi from GH¢837 to GH¢994 and for a Sprinter carrying 23 passengers from GH¢930 to GH¢1,194. Additionally, DVLA charges were raised in April, further straining the financial burden of commercial operators. The GPRTU has also noticed that the prices of commonly used spare parts for vehicles like Sprinter, Toyota, and Nissan buses have not been reduced despite claims by some suppliers. The union has expressed these concerns to the ministry and remains hopeful that the final meeting will lead to a mutually beneficial agreement. Amoah emphasized that the drivers are eagerly awaiting a response from the leadership, and the GPRTU is prepared to contest for any percentage increase. The GPRTU's stance coincides with the government's efforts to negotiate a fare adjustment through discussions, with previous proposals from the ministry ranging from 10% to 15%.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has maintained that it will not accept a transport fare increase of less than 25% as it prepares for a final meeting with government.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}