The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has called on the Ghana Police Service to ensure the 15% fare reduction compliance by drivers.
According to GPRTU, they have done their part in reducing the transport fare.
Speaking in an interview, GPRTU Public Relations Officer Abbas Ibrahim Moro stated, “We have done our part by communicating the reduction and informing our members, who are complying earnestly. But a few members of unregistered unions have decided not to comply. So it is in the hands of law enforcement agencies to ensure full compliance”.
“The law enforcement agencies must set an example out of some drivers and let people know we are governed by laws and they work. There is no way any member will do unlawful things and go scot-free,” he added.
He further noted that some stations have implemented strict measures to ensure adherence and believe the reduction is a step in the right direction.
“I have monitored and toured some stations, and I can say the drivers are complying. I am the branch chairman at Abeka-Lapaz main station, and there, if any driver refuses to charge the new fare, you are not allowed to pick passengers and won’t work there,” he noted.
Meanwhile, John Mahama at the 9th Ghana CEO Summit and Awards Expo praised GPRTU for reducing fares by 15%.
At the 9th Ghana CEO Summit and Awards Expo, Mahama heaped praises on Orca décor, GPRTU and other companies and businesses for adjusting prices in response to the cedi’s recent gains.
John Mahama further appealed to business operators who are yet to adjust their prices to pass on some of the cedi appreciation to Ghanaians by reducing their prices.
Speaking at the 9th Ghana CEO Summit and Awards Expo, John Mahama stated, “Let me take the opportunity to commend those of you who have responded to the cedi’s appreciation by reducing prices of your products and services and thereby passing some of the relief from the hardship to Ghanaians.”
“GPRTU, thank you very much,” he said.
“And so, those of you who haven’t responded yet, please pass on some of the cedi appreciation to Ghanaians,” he added.
President Mahama further assured his government will maintain the recent cedi gains, “On the government’s part, I want to assure you that we will maintain the current fiscal discipline and work to maintain a conducive environment for your businesses to thrive”.
