Three drivers union namely Ghana Committed Drivers Association, Concern Drivers Association and True Drivers Union have announced increasing their transport prices.
On Monday June 21, 2021 in a press release they stated that the decision was as a result of government 3% increase in fuel prices. Despite announcing that they will make adjustment to their prices they haven’t mentioned exactly what percentage.
“The resolve to adjust upward our lorry fares is in fulfillment of our statement issued on 16th May, 2021, in which we announced 20% upward adjustment in lorry fares.”
“We have therefore resolved that any time fuel prices, spare parts, and other levies relating to road transport go up, we will also adjust our lorry fares to reflect the increment,” they had stated on Sunday, May 16”, they stated.
They noted that government is in the process to increase road tolls and they are ready for that.
“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”, they added