The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has assured the public that transport fares will be reduced if fuel prices drop to around ¢12 per litre.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, March 18, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, explained the factors influencing fare adjustments and why a reduction has not yet been implemented despite the recent dip in fuel prices.
“Before December, we were already considering increasing transport fares due to the high cost of spare parts, rising fuel prices, expensive lubricants, insurance, and DVLA taxes,” Amoah revealed.
“But we decided to hold on because we had been promised that things would get better.”
While acknowledging that fuel prices have slightly decreased, he stressed that the reduction is not yet significant enough to warrant a fare cut.
“Yes, we have seen the fuel price coming down a little bit, but it has not gotten to the level where it will call for a reduction in transport fares,” he said.
Mr Amoah explained that fare adjustments are based on multiple factors beyond just fuel prices.