The government is set to hold high-level discussions today, February 11, with transport unions regarding their plans to increase fares in response to the continuous rise in fuel prices.
This meeting comes amid growing concerns from both commuters and transport operators about the economic strain caused by fluctuating fuel costs and its impact on transportation services nationwide.
The discussions follow a statement from the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), one of the country’s largest transport unions, which indicated that recent fuel price hikes had met the threshold for fare adjustments.
The union emphasized that consecutive price increases throughout January, coupled with rising operational expenses, have made it financially unsustainable for commercial drivers to maintain current fare rates.
Addressing journalists on Monday, February 10, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, assured the public that the government remains committed to engaging all relevant stakeholders to reach a fair and balanced resolution.
“We will be meeting them tomorrow, and I prefer not to make any public statements until the discussions are complete. However, they are cooperating. If you check the news portals, you will see they have advised their colleagues to be patient, which shows that we are working towards mutual understanding on the fare adjustments,” he stated.
The minister expressed confidence that an agreement would be reached to ensure a pricing structure that benefits both transport operators and commuters.
