The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has issued a stern warning to transport stations and branches that defy the newly implemented 15% fare reduction. General Secretary Godfred Abulbire emphasized that sanctions will be enforced on those who fail to comply.
Abulbire acknowledged that some operators in the Ashanti Region have cited late communication as a reason for their delay in adjusting fares. However, he assured that measures are in place to ensure full adherence to the new regulations.
“The chairman has forwarded another press release and made it clear that by tomorrow, any stations or branches under our jurisdiction that do not comply will face penalties,” Abulbire stated during an interview on Channel One Newsroom on Saturday, May 24.
He highlighted that one of the most effective penalties would involve preventing non-compliant drivers from loading passengers. “A particular punishment drivers do not like is to seize him or stop him from loading. So we think that is what we need to do,” he added.
The fare reduction directive was introduced in response to declining fuel prices, with authorities expecting transport operators to adjust their pricing structures accordingly. While some have complied with the new fares, others have resisted, citing operational costs.
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