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Transport unions have suspended their planned 30 percent increase in transport fares following a meeting with the Ministry of Transport ahead of the next petroleum pricing window on Friday.
The unions had proposed the fare adjustment due to rising operational expenses, particularly increasing fuel costs, which they say have placed significant pressure on drivers and transport operators.
Speaking to Citi News after the closed-door meeting, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, said the unions agreed to put the increment on hold after government assured them that measures were being considered to reduce fuel prices.
He explained that the discussions focused on the impact of fuel prices and other costs affecting their businesses.
According to him, the unions will continue to engage government if petroleum prices increase further in the coming pricing window.
“Our proposal was for the government to try to see to it that fuel prices will come down, and they told us that they have heard us and are working to ensure fuel prices will drop,” he said.
Mr Amoah added that while the unions have suspended the fare increase for now, they remain concerned about a possible rise in fuel prices, which could force them to return to the negotiating table.
Story by Efua Nessa