The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has indicated that, while drivers have been requested to execute the 15% fare reduction, rigorous and complete compliance is dependent on law enforcement agencies.
GPRTU Public Relations Officer Abbas Ibrahim Moro stated this during an interview with Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem.
Recognising that some drivers had resisted the mandate, he stated that the majority had already complied with the cut, which took effect on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
“We did our part by announcing the reduction and educating our members, who are diligently complying. However, a few members of unregistered unions have chosen not to comply. “So it is up to law enforcement agencies to ensure full compliance,” he said.
Mr. Imoro warned that drivers who fail to follow the new fare structure would face penalties and urged the public to report any instances of noncompliance.
“Law enforcement authorities must set an example for some drivers and demonstrate that laws exist and work. “There is no way any member will commit an illegal act and get away with it,” he said.
The 15% fare decrease is one of several steps aimed at easing the burden on Ghanaians following recent fuel price cuts and negotiations with transport unions and relevant stakeholders.
However, commercial transport companies are still divided on the implementation, citing the high cost of spare parts and vehicle upkeep.
Despite this, Mr. Imoro stated that certain stations have taken tight procedures to assure compliance and that the reduction is a start in the right direction.
“I have observed and toured various stations, and I can confirm that the drivers are complying. I am the branch chairman at Abeka-Lapaz main station, and if any driver refuses to charge the new rate, you will not be able to pick up passengers or work there,” he stated.
