Transport fares are expected to go up by 30% effective Friday, February 18, 2022.
This is according to members of the Concerned Drivers Association.
The supposed increment comes at a time where the various Driver Unions are still consulting government on their intended upward adjustment in fares.
According to the group the increment has become necessary due regular increase in fuel prices which they say is collapsing their businesses.
They say a gallon of fuel which used to sell at GH¢27 cedis, has now jumped to almost GH¢36 cedis at the various fuel stations.
“Members are therefore directed to implement the increase from tomorrow, 18th February, 2022, without further delay. This has become necessary to save our transport business from collapsing with the frequent upward adjustments in fuel prices,” a statement they issued said on Thursday February 17.
“A gallon of fuel which used to sell at the pump for GHC 27 cedis, has now jumped to almost GHC 36 cedis per gallon. As the public may be aware, government and the Coalition of Private Commercial Transport Operators are still engaged in marathon negotiation for increase in transport fares. While we the operators are calling for 30% increase in transport fares, government has put on the table 10%. As a result, the negotiation ended inconclusively and is expected to continue tomorrow, 18th February, 2022.
Chairman of the Concerned Drivers Association, Charles Danso is urging passengers to comply with the new fares.
