Increment of Transport fare.
Here is a detailed explanation of the recent transport fare increments in Ghana ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵: - The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) called for a 30 percent increase in transport fares to address the escalating operational costs faced by its members due to hikes in fuel prices. - The Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana declared a 30 percent increase in transport fares effective April 13, 2024. - The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana announced a 20 percent increase for intercity or long-journey transport, 15 percent for short-distance or intracity transport, a 15 percent hike for taxi services, and an increment from GHC 10.00 to GHC 15.00 for short-distance taxi services. - The Ministry of Transport, in a directive issued on Sunday, April 14, 2024, called on the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to apprehend any driver found contravening the existing fare regulations. - The Ghana Priva