Commercial drivers call off strike action
The Drivers strike was declared to take place on Thursday, November 11, 2021, had the government failed to adhere to their demands.
Joana Somiah 
The National Chairman of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Nana Nimako Bresiamah has called on commercial drivers to suspend their intended strike action.
The Coalition of Private Transport Operators threatened to embark on a strike action if the government does not reduce taxes on fuel and gave a three-day ultimatum to grant their request or face the wrath of their members. The strike action was to commence at 3 pm on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
According to him, as soon as the union declared their intention, they met with the Transport Minister and other stakeholders and shared their frustrations with them.
He revealed on Adom FM'S morning show that the Ministry directed that the union should submit a written petition for their grievances to be addressed by the government.
The coalition of private transport operators consists of Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU), Association of Tipper Truck Drivers, Harbor Transport Owners, Ghana National Cargo Transport Association, Ghana Committed Drivers Association, Concerned Drivers Association, Digital Drivers, Commercial motorbike riders, popularly referred to as Okada, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers among others.
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Nana Ama Asiedu, Bono Region
