The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has pleaded with the public to maintain calm as the Union tries to find a solution to the problems with transportation costs.

On Monday, December 19, 2022, transportation costs were projected to decrease by 15.3 percent.

According to Road Transport Operators, the cut would affect haulage, intercity (long distance), intra-city (Trotro), and taxi services.

The new rates were to be adhered to, and they were to be posted at the loading ports, by Commercial Transport Operators.

However, commercial transport operators are deliberately refusing to comply with the 15.3 percent in fare reduction which kicked off last Monday per directives from the GPRTU.

The situation has created tension at some lorry stations as well as with intra-city drivers and their travellers.

Commenting on the issues on Starr News, the Industrial Relations Officer for GPRTU, Abbas Ibrahim Moro reiterated the commitment of the union to compel their drivers to adhere to the new fares.

“This is the first time we are practising reduction on lorry fare. So, at least let’s give these drivers that benefit of the doubt. Some of them said they are not aware. Some of them are also saying they haven’t really calculated the 15.3 percent on their lorry fare. We believe in dialogue more than any other action. We are planning to talk to the drivers before any action will come out,” Mr. Moro stated.