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Tap n’ Go ticketing system can never work as ‘trotro’ – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has rubbished assertions by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia that the newly introduced automated transport ticketing system “Tap n’ Go” will eventually be rolled out on intra-city transport minivans popularly known as ‘trotro’ Speaking at the launch of the Tap n’ Go app, …

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GPRTU temporarily suspends implementation of proposed 20% upward adjustment in transport fares

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has temporarily suspended the implementation of the proposed 20% upward adjustment in transport fares. The GPRTU in a statement said, the suspension is to engage in a stakeholder consultation with the Ministry of Transport on 23 January 2024. Earlier, the GPRTU announced plans …

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GPRTU petitions Parliament to review Emission Levy Bill

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it submitted a proposal to Parliament for the reconsideration of the Emission Levy Bill, scheduled for implementation in 2024. The Emissions Levy Bill, approved by Parliament, imposes an annual charge of GH¢100 on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, …

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GPRTU asks drivers to halt 10% transport fare reduction

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has asked drivers across the country to halt the proposed 10 percent reduction of transport fares for now. The union has told its members to continue charging existing fares. On May 15, 2023, there was a directive for transport fares to be reduced …

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GPRTU Slated 11th May, As Regional Elections

The Greater Accra Ghana Private Road Transport Union, has slated 11th May, as their regional election to elect their new executive into office. Speaking with the communications director of the GPRTU, Alhaji Abass Imoro, said all is set to conduct the regional election on May this year has been slated. …

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GPRTU hints of new transport fares

cle WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Email This File photo The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has hinted of a possible increase in transport fares due to hike in fuel and spare parts cost in the country. According to the GPRTU, prices of spare parts and lubricants have not been reduced …

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GPRTU reduces transport fares by 15.3%

The Ghana Private Road and Transport Operators (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council have concorded to reduce transport fares by 15.3 percent. The reduction takes effect on Monday, December 19, Stakeholders reached an agreement after a series of negotiations. Commuters raised concerns about transport reduction when the price …

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We’ll only reduce fares if fuel prices drop to GH¢10 per liter – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union of the Trade Union Congress (GPRTU) has indicated that the recent reduction in fuel prices is not significant enough to warrant a reduction in transport fares at the moment. The Director of Industrial Relations of the GPRTU, Alhaji Abass Imoro, who revealed this argued …

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GPRTU, gov’t agree 19% transport fares increment from Saturday October 29

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has agreed a 19% increment of transport fares with the government instead of proposed 35% after President Nana Akufo Addo’s intervention.   It takes effect from Saturday, October 29, 2022.   The 19% was short of 35% proposed increment by the GPRTU to …

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Transport fares to go up Monday, October 24 – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) will, on Monday, 24 October 2022, announce new transport fares across the country. The Head of Communications of the Union, Mr Abass Ibrahim Moro, said this in an interview with the media. He said the union was earlier targeting a 30 to 40 …

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