The Regional Executives of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG) have called on their national leadership and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to implement a 20% increase in transport fares.
This request is in response to the financial strain drivers are facing from the steep rise in fuel and spare parts prices.
In a statement, the C-DAG regional executives expressed serious concern about the worsening financial struggles their members are enduring.
They noted that many drivers have been pushed out of work, as vehicle owners can no longer afford repairs due to the skyrocketing costs.
The Association pointed out that the rising prices of fuel and spare parts have severely impacted drivers’ earnings, leading some to park their vehicles and lose their main source of income.
“Most drivers can no longer maintain their vehicles, forcing them to park their cars, which has led to a loss of income and livelihoods,” the statement reads.
Despite repeated appeals for intervention, the situation has reportedly continued to worsen.
The C-DAG is now urging their national leadership and the GPRTU to act swiftly in addressing these concerns by pushing for a fare increment to ease the burden on drivers.
According to the Association, a 20% increase in transport fares is both necessary and urgent to ensure drivers can continue providing reliable transportation services.
The regional executives warned that if the national leadership fails to address these issues, they may be forced to take matters into their own hands by implementing fare hikes at the regional level to sustain their operations.
“We trust that our leadership and the GPRTU will heed this call for immediate action to prevent further disruptions to transportation services and ensure the livelihoods of thousands of drivers across the country,” the statement concluded.
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