Despite calls from the Association of Passengers in Ghana (APG) to reduce transport fares in light of recent drops in fuel prices, the Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU) has stood firm in its decision not to reduce fares.
According to Abass Moro, the GPRTU will only consider reducing fares when fuel prices reach GHC10.00 per litre.
The GPRTU asserts that the current cost of transportation has been set and will not change simply because the cost of fuel has gone down.
The union is urging the public to petition the government to lower the price of fuel to a more reasonable level, which will then result in a corresponding reduction in transportation fares.
While the APG has called on the GPRTU, the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), and the Ministry of Transport (MoT) to adjust fares to reflect current market prices of gasoline and diesel, the GPRTU remains steadfast in their decision.
Despite decreases in fuel prices, the fares charged by public transport have not been reduced.
It is important to note that the GPRTU is not budging on this issue, and the public should not expect any immediate changes in transportation fares. The union believes that their decision is reasonable and is based on a criterion that has been established.