C-DAG urges GPRTU to approve 20% fare increment

The regional executives of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG) have made an urgent appeal to the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) for an immediate 20% increment in transport fares. According to the regional executives, the decision comes in response to the financial strain faced by drivers due to soaring spare parts and fuel costs. “Many of our members have been rendered jobless due to vehicle owners being unable to repair their cars,” they stated. The association noted that repeated requests for intervention have yielded no results, and the situation continues to worsen. “We believe a 20% fare increment is a necessary and urgent step to alleviate the financial pressures on drivers,” they emphasized. If their concerns are not addressed, the regional executives warned that they will implement fare increments at the regional level to sustain operations. “Failure to address these issues will leave us with no choice but to take matters into our own hands,” they cautioned. The regional executives trust that their leadership and the GPRTU will take immediate action to prevent disruptions to transportation services and ensure the livelihoods of thousands of drivers nationwide.

Source: metrotvonline.com