Speaking in an interview with Kwasi Afriyie on Good Afternoon Ghana on Metro TV, Mr. Amoah expressed disappointment, saying the move would only increase operational costs for drivers who are already struggling to stay afloat.
“We were expecting fuel prices, spare parts, and lubricants to come down, but that hasn’t happened. Now they’ve introduced a GHC1 fuel levy. This is not what we agreed to,” he said.
According to him, the GPRTU agreed to reduce fares in good faith, anticipating relief in the form of reduced fuel and vehicle maintenance costs. However, the implementation of the fuel levy has thrown those hopes into disarray.
“If the cost of fuel continues to rise, we will be left with no choice but to increase transport fares. Our members cannot continue to absorb these added costs,” Mr. Amoah warned.
The GPRTU is now calling on government to reconsider the levy and prioritize measures that will bring down fuel prices to ease the burden on commercial drivers and commuters alike.
