In response to the recent spike in gasoline prices, the Transport Operators of Ghana and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have jointly announced an increase in transport fees, commencing Saturday, April 13, 2024.They announced the following changes in a statement released on Monday, April 8, 2024: a 15% increase for intracity or short-distance transportation, a 20% increase for long-distance or intercity transportation, a 15% increase for taxi services, and a 15% increase for short-distance taxi hire services, raising the fare from GHC 10.00 to GHC 15.00.The apparent absence of government action to lower the cost of gasoline, auto parts, and lubricants in spite of persistent economic difficulties served as the impetus for the decision.
“Twenty (20) percent for intercity or long journey transport, 15 percent for taxi transport and an increment from GHC 10.00 to GHC 15.00 fare for short distance taxi hire services.”
“Just as it may have been noted by most Ghanaians the government appears to be indifferent regarding any reduction in the price of petrol as well as those of vehicle spare parts and lubricants. Also, the prevailing economic difficulties and other factors are worsening the living conditions of transport owners and drivers,”They said.As a result, they implored Ghanaians to pay attention to the increase and work with transportation providers.
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Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana-C-DAG)/Transport Operators of Ghana
April 8, 2024
Joint Press Statement
NOTICE OF TRANSPORT FARE INCREMENT
A recent increment in the price of petrol has necessitated an upward adjustment in transport fares as follows.
1. 15 percent increment for short distance or intracity transport.
2. 20 percent for intercity or long-journey transport
3. 15percent for taxi transport and
4. An increment from GHC 10.00 to GHC 15.00 fare for short-distance taxi hire services.
This increment shall take effect from Saturday, April 13, 2024.Just as it may have been noted by most Ghanaians government appear to be indifferent regarding any reduction in the price of petrol as well as those of vehicle spare parts and lubricants.Also, the prevailing economic difficulties and other factors are worsening the living condition of transport owners and drivers.
We are therefore urging all Ghanaians to take note of the increment and cooperate with transport operators. Thank You.
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Sgd.
Asonaba Nana Wiredu- Deputy Secretary, C-DAG
0540377307.
Paa Willie- National Chairman, C-DAG
0242971025.
Yaw Barimah- PRO- True Drivers Union
0554822565, 0500312104
David Agboado- P.R.O., C-DAG
0541063682.
