Beginning on Monday, January 22, commercial transport operators have announced a 30% hike in transport fares across the country.
The decision was rationalized by the operators, who cited significant rises in lubricant, spare parts, and DVLA service charge prices.
The operators emphasized in a formal statement that the rising costs in the public transport industry make it difficult for them to continue operating.
Furthermore, they emphasized how their ability to keep their cars in excellent condition has been severely impeded by the rising costs of spare components, particularly for maintenance and repairs.
The current scenario has resulted in reduced operating effectiveness and longer durations of vehicle unavailability, which has an adverse impact on drivers and the wider population that commutes.
The Transport Operators Association acknowledged the negative effects of these issues and disclosed that they have held in-depth discussions with a range of stakeholders, including pertinent governmental authorities and other transport associations.
They claimed that the purpose of the proposed fare hike is to protect the long-term viability of Ghana’s public transport sector and ameliorate the financial hardships experienced by drivers.
