The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) taskforce has launched a crackdown on commercial drivers at Kasoa, targeting those charging unapproved fares. Led by GPRTU Deputy National Public Relations Officer Samuel Amoah, the exercise aims to ensure drivers comply with the approved eight percent increase in transport fares. The taskforce is monitoring various loading points along the Kasoa-Accra route, following complaints of excessive charges.
According to the union, some drivers are allegedly charging fares more than 30 percent above the approved rates. The taskforce has confronted some drivers and their mates, compelling them to refund excess fares collected from passengers. The exercise is part of efforts to protect passengers from excessive charges and ensure compliance with approved fares.
The GPRTU has set aside some days to educate both drivers and passengers on the approved fares. Samuel Amoah warned that drivers who continue to charge unapproved fares after the education exercise will be handed over to the police for the necessary legal action. The taskforce's intervention has received mixed reactions from passengers, with some welcoming the move and others expressing frustration over the fares.
Some passengers who spoke to Adom News expressed relief that the taskforce is taking steps to address the issue of unapproved fares. They called for sustained efforts to ensure that drivers comply with the approved fares. The GPRTU's move is seen as a step towards protecting passengers from exploitation.
The GPRTU's Deputy National Public Relations Officer, Samuel Amoah, has urged drivers not to panic over a possible increase in fuel prices in the next pricing window. He said the GPRTU would take the necessary steps to review transport fares should fuel prices continue to rise. The union is committed to finding a solution that balances the needs of drivers and passengers.
The taskforce's exercise at Kasoa is part of the GPRTU's efforts to enforce approved fares and promote fair practices among commercial drivers. The union has been engaging with drivers and passengers to ensure that everyone is aware of the approved fares and the consequences of charging unapproved fares.
The GPRTU's efforts to clamp down on unapproved fares have been welcomed by many passengers who have been affected by the excessive charges. The union's commitment to protecting passengers and promoting fair practices is seen as a positive step towards improving the transport sector in Ghana.
Key points
- The GPRTU taskforce is targeting commercial drivers charging unapproved fares at Kasoa.
- The taskforce has compelled some drivers to refund excess fares collected from passengers.
- The GPRTU will review transport fares if fuel prices continue to rise.
