To discuss suggestions for a possible increase in transportation fares planned for Saturday, April 13, 2024, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) will meet with the Transport Ministry today, Wednesday.

According to the Transport Operators of Ghana and the Concerned Drivers Association, the proposed fare increase is a reaction to growing fuel prices. To make up for the higher expenses, the unions declared that they would be raising fares.

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana’s public relations officer, David Agboado, confirmed in an interview with Citi News that the organization is sticking to its plan for a 20% fare increase while the GPRTU meets with the government.

“We are meeting with the ministry but it won’t change anything. We will still take the 20%,” Mr Agboado said, adding “This time around, whether the minister says anything or he plays the gimmicks that he keeps playing, the transport fare will be increased. The western region has started it. Parts of even Greater Accra are taking the 20%.

“So it is very welcoming news to the drivers and we have accepted it in good faith and we will take the 20%, whether GPRTU meets with the ministry, we don’t have a problem with it.”