An aggrieved driver has voiced his frustration over the government’s decision to increase fuel prices.
He linked the government’s intention to the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy.
Speaking to the media, the driver questioned the rationale behind the fuel price hike in connection with the purported benefits of Free SHS, calling for its cancellation.
“How will free shs help me? Why would you increase fuel due to Free SHS? Why would you let me suffer. Free SHS is not helping, cancel it, it is not helping,” he lamented.
With fuel prices hitting record highs, concerns over the impact on transportation costs and living expenses have escalated.
While the Free SHS policy has been lauded for increasing access to education, its implications for government spending and fiscal policy have come under scrutiny.
Critics argue that the policy’s financial implications, coupled with external factors such as global fuel price fluctuations, have contributed to the current economic challenges.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has issued a cautionary advisory, urging commuters to refrain from accepting any new fares that have not received official approval.
This comes in response to an announcement made by the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, proposing a 30% fare increase set to come into effect on Saturday, April 13.
In their joint press release, the GPRTU and the GRTCC attributed the decision to raise fares to the perceived failure of the government to adequately address longstanding issues within the transport sector.
However, the directive has led to some confusion and disagreement between commuters and drivers regarding the implementation of the new fare adjustments.
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An Angry Driver has called on @NAkufoAddo Government to cancel Free Senior High School if that is the major cause of the Fuel Increment. pic.twitter.com/QICbfBkeST
— Kyei Meshack (@KyeiMeshack) April 18, 2024