The commercial transport operators have issued an ultimatum to non-compliant drivers over the 15% reduction of transport fares to comply or face sanctions.
According to a joint statement issued by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Commercial Transport Operators, it informed the public that all commercial drivers are expected to comply with the directive and should ensure they are not shortchanged as they engage their services.
The Unions have charged the public to report to their offices, any driver that fails to adhere to the new fares.
In an interview with OnuaOnline, the National PRO of the GPRTU, Abass Imoro Ibrahim, indicated that: “We did not add a date to the ultimatum, but I am hopeful that by the close of today [Monday, May 26, 2025], something will come out and they will all comply.
Below is the statement from the unions:
JOINT PRESS RELEASE BY G.P.R.T.U AND COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT OPERATORS
25-05-2025
COMPLIANCE WITH 15% REDUCTIONS FARES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT OPERATORS OF GHANA ISSUE ULTIMATUM TO NON-COMPLIANT DRIVERS
The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana hereby informs the public that all drivers are expected to comply with the 15% reduction in fare. Failure to comply will result in sanctions.
We urge all drivers to adhere to the fare reduction to avoid sanctions. The public is encouraged to report any non-compliance to our office or the police.
SIGNED….
ALHAJI ABASS. I.MORO
GPRTU NATIONAL P.R.O
0275595027
SAMUEL AMOAH DEPUTY P.R.O GPRTU
0243062953
PAA WILLIE CHAIRMAN CONCERNED DRIVERS ASSOCIATION
0242971025
ASONABA NANA WIREDU DEPUTY SECRETARY CONCERNED DRIVERS ASSOCIATION
0540377307
DAVID AGBOADO CONCERNED DRIVERS ASSOCIATION P.R.O 0541063682
YAW BARIMAH TRUE DRIVERS UNION P.R.O
0554822565
GPRTU announces 15% reduction in transport fares effective May 24
