The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has downplayed concerns about potential competition from the newly introduced electric buses, which promise reduced fares and a more eco-friendly alternative to public transport.The electric buses, launched to modernize Ghana's transportation system, aim to cut public transport costs by 40 to 50 percent while reducing environmental impact.

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On Wednesday, November 27, the government unveiled the first fleet of 100 electric buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT), marking a significant step toward sustainable mobility.Despite this initiative, GPRTU remains confident in its position within Ghana's transport sector. Abass Imoro, the union’s Industrial Relations Officer, expressed optimism about their resilience, stating:“We don’t feel threatened by these electric buses.

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Our operations have stood the test of time, and we’ll continue to provide reliable transport services to Ghanaians.”Meanwhile, experts in the energy sector have urged caution in the rollout of the electric vehicle (EV) system.

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Benjamin Nsiah, Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy, raised concerns about the speed of implementation and challenges that may arise in transitioning to an EV-based public transport system.“There is a need to ensure proper planning and infrastructure to support this transition. Moving too quickly without addressing these challenges could create unforeseen problems,” he said.

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