Drivers descend Heavily On Govt Over Its Move to Increase Fuel prices

The Regional Executives of the Concerned Drivers Association have expressed disappointment in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo for his inability to keep assurances given to transport operators that it will ensure fuel prices and spare parts remain stable.

According to the drivers, the increase in prices of fuel over the period is having a negative effect on the profitability of transport operators and have pleaded to the government to reconsider his decisions.

"We wish to entreat our customers and the general public to bear with us in this situation as our transport business is reeling under a lot of pressure following astronomical increase," they stated in a press statement copied to Soireenews.

In spite of the fuel price hike, they pointed out that they have not increased their transfer operational fares. 

"We have shielded our passengers from paying more and bearing the cost, but we have reached a point that we are unable to carry on. 

"We have also noticed our National executives, the GPRTU have failed the fight of fare increment, hence with effect October 28, 2021, we the regional executives will increase fares in our respective regions.

"We are deeply disappointed in the government for its inability to have kept assurances given to transport operators that it will ensure that fuel prices and spare parts remain stable. 

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Story Freeman Koryekpor Awlesu