By Francis Kobena Tandoh
Effective May 25, 2025, transport fares will be reduced by 15 percent, this is according the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU).
The decision follows a meeting between driver unions and the Minister for Transport in the Ghanaian capital of Accra late Monday amidst the strong performance of the local currency, the cedi against the U.S. dollar.
Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the GPRTU Abbas Ibrahim Moro confirmed to local media that the downward adjustment in transport fares is a direct response to an 18 percent drop in fuel prices.
“We just had a meeting with the Minister of Transport and we have agreed that effective Saturday, May 25, transport fares must be reduced by 15%,” said Moro to local media.
He explained that although the union typically applies a third of the fuel price decrease, they have opted for a 15% cut this time to ease the burden on passengers.
“We normally use one-third to reflect the fuel price reduction to adjust fares, but we opted for 15% this time to reflect the fuel price trend. We also expect our counterparts in the spare parts industry to follow suit and reduce their prices,” he added.
The GPRTU PRO further emphasized that they did not wait for the other components of their cost build-up before the reduction.
He warned all drivers who failed to comply with the directive will be made to face the consequences adding, “If your Union has decided, you have no option but to comply.” Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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