Transport Fares To Go Up By 15%

The leadership of the Transport Operators Association of Ghana has announced a 15 percent transport fare increment.

The increment starts on Monday, July 22, they said.

This has become necessary due to the recent surge in petroleum and spare parts prices coupled with economic hardship.

The Concern Drivers Association Public Relations Officer, Mr David Aboadze stated in his address, “Some oil marketing companies (OMCs) have begun upwardly adjusting their prices at the pumps following the commencement of July’s second pricing window, which left them with no choice but to adjust the transport fare.

Mr. David Aboadze voiced concerns about the continual increase in fuel prices, noting that for the six months prior, the price per barrel of fuel on the global market has remained stable.

He also attributes the erratic hikes in fuel costs to the mishandling of the Cedi’s value with respect to the US dollar.

Lastly, Mr Aboadze promised Ghanaians a 15% increase in transit costs, but he stated the head unions would meet to discuss the new rates.

 

Additionally, the transport operators have confirmed their decision to raise the transport fare via a press release.

Press Release_

17/07/202

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT OPERATORS.

TRANSPORT FARES INCREMENT.

The Transport Operators Association Of Ghana wishes to announce to the general public there will a 15% increment of transport fares coming monday 22/07/2024.

This has become necessary due to the recent surge in petroleum and spare parts prices coupled with economic hardship.

Some oil marketing companies (OMCs) have begun upwardly adjusting their prices at the pumps following the commencement of July’s second pricing window.

One of the leading oil marketing companies, Shell for instance, which previously sold a litre of petrol at GHȼ14.80 is now selling at GHȼ15.10 while a liter of diesel previously selling at GH¢14.92 is now selling at GHȼ15.25.

Also, the prevailing economic difficulties and other factors are worsening the living condition of transport owners and drivers.

We are therefore urging all Ghanaians to take note of the increment and cooperate with transport operators.

Thank You.

Paa Willie
Chairman Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana C-DAG
0242971025

Yaw Barima
PRO True Drivers Union
+233500312104

David Agboado PRO Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana C-DAG
0541063682

Deputy Secretary C-DAG
Nana Owiredu
+233540377307

 

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