The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, April 10, to deliberate on potential adjustments to transport fares.This decision comes in the wake of the Western regional branch's announcement of a 30-percent fare hike, effective Monday, April 8, citing mounting expenses in fuel, spare parts, and DVLA documentation fees that are squeezing their profit margins.

Mr. David Agboado, president of the Concerned Drivers Association, expressed frustration with the escalating costs, particularly due to the reintroduction of the price stabilisation and recovery levy impacting fuel prices.In an interview with Alfred Ocansey on Ghana Tonight, Mr. Agboado criticised the transport ministry for its perceived inaction, stating, "The ministry is not up and doing."

Highlighting the pressing need for fare adjustments, Mr. Agboado indicated that the drivers' association had been urging for fare increases over the past three months.“Our business is going down…I’m sure after Wednesday’s meeting we will not have a meeting for the passengers, because we have traded for loss for a long time, and this time around we are going to increase our transport fares. We will not even wait to meet the [transport] ministry because the ministry is not up and doing.”He stressed the urgency of the situation, mentioning that they are considering a fare hike between 20 to 30 percent to offset rising operational expenses.

The impending meeting aims to address these challenges and formulate a strategy to ensure the sustainability of the transport sector amidst economic pressures.