No fare increment until end of March – Transport Council

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has cautioned drivers of public transport to desist from increasing the transport fares until the end of March 2017 when a review of fares will be approved.

The General Secretary of the GRTCC Andrews Kwakye in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM, said this is because they are waiting for the passage the Appropriation Bill before determining a review of transport fares. He said this will be done by the end of March 2017.

“All that transpired in the meeting was that there is a lot in store for transport operators in the 2017 budget and they are pleading with us saying that at the end of the Appropriation law being passed by Parliament, we will see clearly what is in there for transport operators.”

“It is with a very good reason we hold on until this Bill is passed then we take it from there. That is why we understand that we need to wait for, at least, the end of the month [March],” he added.

He said that sections of the 2017 budget statement will have a direct bearing on the review of transport fares.

In the budget, the Minister of Finance Ken Ofori Atta announced the abolishing of all import duties on spare parts. This may be lead to a reduction in the cost of spare parts, a key factor in the pricing formula for transport fares.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) has cautioned its members not to increase transport fares.

Despite this warning, some bus terminals have gone ahead to increase the transportation fares.

The GPRTU has warned that it will deal with such drivers who flout the rules.

No fare increment until end of March – Transport Council

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has cautioned drivers of public transport to desist from increasing the transport fares until the end of March 2017 when a review of fares will be approved.

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