Transport Fares to go Down by 10% Effective Wednesday 17th May
Starting from Wednesday, May 17th, there will be a 10% decrease in transportation prices in Ghana. This decision was reached after a meeting between the Transport Ministry and transport operators. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has agreed to enforce the fare reduction, which will apply to all modes of public transportation such as trotros, taxis, and buses.
Transport Fares Have Increased. Check The New Prices
The GPRTU Association of Ghana has finally increased the prices of transport fares following the plight of Ghanaian Public Transport owners are workers. This was as a result of the measures put in place by the President, the Ministry of Transport and the Ghana Health Service, as a result of Corona virus and measures to restrict the spread in public transport. Currently, drivers and Public Transport owners have complained about the increase in fuel prices and the restriction given to them by the President to
BREAKING NEWS: Transport Fares Increase By 15% Effective Saturday, Read Details
Please like and share this article. Don't forget to leave a comment below. Kindly follow me to access my newly published articles. The news just in has it that, transport fares will go up by 15 percent effective on Saturday, February 26, 2022.
We're Sorry For Voting Against Mahama In 2016 - Regretted Drivers
Members of the True Drivers Union have shown remorse and apologized to the former president for campaigning and voting against him in the 2016 general elections. According to them, they were part of the group that massively campaigned and voted against John Mahama that led to his downfall in the 2016 presidential race. The PRO of the group, Yaw Barima in an interview on Hot 93.9FM on the 2nd of June said, “We will like to say sorry to John Dramani Mahama. We’ve really sinned against John Dramani Mahama�
GPRTU To Increase Transportation Fares On Monday, 24th October, 2022.
The Ghana Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has planned to increase fares on transportation starting Monday, October 24, 2022, and announced new fares for public transport. This plan to increase transportation fares is about the frequent increase in fuel prices at the fuel pump. Recently, the prices of Diesel and Petrol range from GH¢15 and GH¢13 respectively at major fuel pumps; this rapid increase in fuel prices is eating up the profit of those who sell fuels.
Ministerial Nomination: This Is A Clear Abuse Of Article 78(2) – Samuel Okudzeto Tells Akufo Addo
Article 78(2) of the 1992 constitution of Ghana indicates the President shall appoint such number of Ministers of State as may be necessary for the efficient running of the State. With this provision, the President of Ghana is permitted to appoint many ministers needed to run the country without any hindrance. But the Member of Parliament for North Tongu in the Volta Region, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa seems to disagree with how Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has implemented this article. Speaking on Metro Television’s
Transport Ministry reacts to decision by John Mahama to legalize Okada when voted to power.
As elections approach, politicians are going round making humongous promises to electorates. Ghana nears its general election with roughly 3 months to go. As usual many expect the 2 major political parties to rise to the occasion and challenge each other. This election will be the third time John Mahama stands as flagbearer on the ticket of the NDC as against President Nana Akufo-Addo for the NPP. John Mahama is currently on a tour in the Volta and Oti regions. On Friday on one of such visits he paid a courtesy
Transport Ministry Says 2021 KIA Christmas Decor Was Rented Not Bought
The Ministry of Transport has noted that the 2021 Christmas decorations at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) were rented and not bought as believed. This was in response to a Right to Information request for details about the selection of the companies whose services were procured by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).
Top Story: GPRTU Wants 20% Increment In Transport Fares
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has decided on a twenty per cent increment in transport fares as a proposal ahead of its meeting with the Transports Ministry. Barely a month after a crunch meeting between some transport unions and the government resulted in a fifteen per cent fare increment, the GPRTU is poised at increasing transport fares again following the astronomical hikes in fuel prices.
Passenger fights driver's mate over new transport fares
A passenger today was seen fighting with a driver and his mate over the new transport fares. The car which plies Teshie to Accra became a battle ground when the driver's mate (conductor) was collecting fares from passengers was challenged by a man who in the car over the fare. According to the passenger, the new fares is supposed to be Three Cedis Forty Pesewas (GHS 3.40) however, the mate was taking Three Cedis Sixty Pesewas (GHS 3.60). The passenger demaded for a copy of the published approved fares by the
NPP Government has digitized and transformed the operations of Drivers And Vehicles Licensing Author
As a public institution, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, (DVLA), is an institution under the Transport Ministry. It has two main priorities: *Promoting good driving standards and issuing licences. *Examining and branding vehicles. The Deputy Chief Executive of the institution, Mr Prince Opoku Edusei, in an interview with the NPP Loyal Ladies stated that, established on the institution’s data, there were 1.8million certified drivers in the country approximately. OPERATIONS As at 2017, the Authority
GPRTU to meet Transport Ministry over increase of petroleum products, increase of fare in the offing
The Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU) has stressed that its customers and workers should expect a price increase in transportation nationwide. Their reason being that, the Ministry of Transport, the Energy Ministry, and other institutions that facilitate thtr increase in petroleum prices in the country has failed to neither keep them updated on when there would be a price increase or reduce fuel for their members.
Fire bulldozes four Aayalolo transport buses in Kumasi
Fire bulldozes four Aayalolo transports in Kumasi Four of Aayalo transports have been singed totally after they burst into flames on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Kumasi. The transports are essential for the Transport Ministry's transports drew in under the Bus Rapid Transit framework inside the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan region. The quick mediation by officials of the Ghana National Fire Service kept the fire from spreading to other transports that were stopped at the STC terminal at Oforikrom. The
Consultations on 'okada' legalisation to resume in October – Transport Ministry
The Ministry of Transport says partner counsels on the conceivable utilization of cruisers for business purposes "okada" will continue in October this year. As per the Ministry, the partner commitment began at some point in March 2019 to November 2019. An announcement dated Friday, September 11, said the primary meetings included different associations, for example, the Ghana Institute of Planners, National Road Safety Authority, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Motor Traffic and Transport Department,