The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (CDAG), in collaboration with other drivers’ unions, has announced plans to arrest and hand over to police drivers who short-change passengers or charge unreasonable fares.
At a press conference, Paa Willie, President of CDAG, emphasized that with current fuel prices, there’s no justification for drivers to charge exorbitant fares.
“Drivers who buy GHC100 worth of fuel can operate for a whole day, while those who buy GHC200 worth can go for two days,” he said. “Why then should you cheat passengers?”
Paa Willie urged drivers to maintain normal fares until January 15-20, when the government announces any changes to fuel prices.
He stressed that drivers won’t reduce fares despite the fuel price drop, citing higher costs of goods and services, including kenkey, electricity, and water.
“The DVLA will also increasing its charges, so we can’t reduce fares now,” he said. The association will wait for the DVLA’s new charges before deciding on fare adjustments.
Report by Bernard K Dadzie Greater Accra Region
