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No increment in transport fares – GPRTU, GRTCC

No increment in transport fares – GPRTU, GRTCC

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have denied reports of a 15% increase in public transport fares effective Monday, July 22, 2024. In a joint press

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Embrace Reforms, Transformation In Transport Sector – Dr Bawumia To GPRTU

Embrace Reforms, Transformation In Transport Sector – Dr Bawumia To GPRTU

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the leadership and members of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other transport operators to collaborate with government as it works to transform Ghana’s public transport

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We’ve not increased transport fares; don’t pay new charges – Transport Operators

We’ve not increased transport fares; don’t pay new charges – Transport Operators

Road transport operators have denounced increment in transport fares by certain drivers, labeling it as unlawful and unacceptable. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, April 11, 2024, by both the Ghana Road Transport Union

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GPRTU hints at increasing transport fares

GPRTU hints at increasing transport fares

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced it will soon adjust transport fares upward in response to the implementation of the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112). The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) began

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GPRTU suspends 60% fare increment plan

GPRTU suspends 60% fare increment plan

The plan to increase transportation costs by 60% has been put on hold by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU). After the Emission Levy Bill was introduced in January 2024, the largest transport union

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GPRTU to increase transport fares by 60%

GPRTU to increase transport fares by 60%

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has reiterated that it will impose a 60% rise in transportation prices in 2024, beginning in January 2024 in accordance with the Emission Levy Bill. All owners of

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Taxi drivers, GPRTU applaud Bawumia for introducing “Tap and Go” app

Taxi drivers, GPRTU applaud Bawumia for introducing “Tap and Go” app

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Office of the Vice President have jointly launched Tap n' Go, a digital taxi service for Ghanaian taxi drivers, in Accra. The Tap n' Go app

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GPRTU showers praise on Dampare

GPRTU showers praise on Dampare

Nana Nimako Asiamah, the National Chairman of the Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU), has praised Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and the police service administration for their efforts to

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New Price List As Public Transport Operators Reduce Fares Effective Tomorrow

New Price List As Public Transport Operators Reduce Fares Effective Tomorrow

Ghanaians should expect some form of respite in transport fares as public transport operators in the country have resolved to reduce fares. According to the transport operators, the reduction in fares was made possible following

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15.3% reduction in transport fares takes effect today

15.3% reduction in transport fares takes effect today

Transport fares are expected to go down by 15.3% from today, December 19, 2022, across the country. The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) announced the downward adjustment following the decrease in fuel prices. The