15.3% reduction in transport fares begins today
The announced 15.3% reduction in transport fares by the Road Transport Operators, begins today, Monday December 19, 2022.
Making the announcement of a reduction in transport fares on Friday, December 16, the Road Transport Operators in a statement said, “With the recent reductions in the price of petroleum products, it became necessary to engage stakeholders to give consideration to a review of the fares in line with the administrative instrument.
“Following these negotiations and in consideration of the plight of drivers, commuters and the general public, we have resolved to reduce the existing transport fares by 15.3%”.
The body made up of the biggest transport union – Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) – called on all drivers to “comply with the new fares and post same at their loading terminals.”
Below is the full statement:
