Transport Operators Announces 30 Fare Increment Effective Tuesday September 21

Association noted that it has taken the decision due to the current economic situation "we find ourselves as a country."

Transport Operators Announces 30 Fare Increment Effective Tuesday September 21
The Transport Operators Association of Ghana has announced the 30 percent increment in transport fares which would start on Tuesday 21,September,2022. 
According to the Association, it has taken the decision after the effective consultation with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of Trade Union Congress (TUC)
In a statement copied to Soireenews.com, the leadership of the Association noted that it has taken the decision due to the current economic situation "we find ourselves as a country."
According to the Association, the prices of petroleum and spare parts keep in creasing day in and out coupled with other nuisance taxes. 
It noted that due to the increment in fuel products,spare parts and the poor management of the economic of the government we are unable to make enough money to cater for our family and pay off our loans. 
The Association pointed out that electricity tariffs ,water tariffs, Prices of spare parts, prices of food and Pure water prices have all increased, hence we have no option than to also increase our fares. 
"As stated earlier we are urging the general public to cooperate with us on our new fares coming Tuesday 21st ,09,2022. We are cautioning our members not charge more than the agreed 30%," it noted.