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GPRTU has increased fares by 20% and not 15% – True Drivers Union

The True Drivers Union has taken a swipe at the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), accusing it of deceiving Ghanaians. Public Relations Officer of the Union, Yaw Barimah, is alleging that the GPRTU is charging Ghanaians more than the 15% increment they announced. Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on …

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Transport fares to go up Feb. 26, GPRTU in talks with govt over percentage

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has reminded commuters to expect an increase in transport fares from Saturday, 26 February 2022. Speaking in an interview, the Union’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Imoro Abbas said they are currently engaging the government on what percentage the upward adjustment should be. “We …

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We don’t know of any transport fare increment – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has denied knowledge of any increment in transport fares. The Unions stated that it is not aware of any 30% increment in fares. This follows a press release from the Members of the Private Commercial Transport Operators announcing a 30% increment in transport fares …

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No increment in transport fare yet – GPRTU urges public

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged the public to disregard reports suggesting that transport fares will go up by 30 percent tomorrow, Friday, February 18, 2022. The Union said it would conclude its negotiations with the Government on Monday, February 21, 2022, after, which it would officially …

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We’ve not decided to increase transport fares yet – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has refuted claims that it was planning to increase transport fares following the recent increment in petroleum prices. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of GPRTU, Alhaji Ibrahim Abass Moro said has said Ghanaians were already overburdened and an increment would worsen their plight. …

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GPRTU supports proposal to increase road toll

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has thrown its weight behind the proposal by the Association of Road Contractors to increase road tolls in the country. The Association of Road Contractors proposed an upward adjustment in road tolls to a minimum of GH¢2 for saloon cars as a bold …

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Don’t increase transport fares – GPRTU warn drivers

The leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is cautioning drivers under its umbrella not to increase transport fares without approval from the union’s leadership. According to them, transport fares remain the same, although fuel prices have increased. Some drivers have indicated that they intend to increase transport …

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No masks, no entry – GPRTU tells passengers

The Neoplan branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned passengers against venturing into their bus terminal without nose masks. According to the union, anyone who attempts to board their buses without nose masks will not be allowed to do so as the positive cases of the COVID-19 pandemic …

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‘We want John Kuma out, he’s doing govts bidding’ – GPRTU

Some driver unions have today, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 held a demonstration in protest against the decision by John Kuma, the current Chairman of the Ghana Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to seek reelection. According to the demonstrators, Mr Kuma has turned the GPRTU into a political party. They allege that …

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GPRTU Chairman Sues Ashanti Regional Police Command, Kwadaso Municipal Assembly and MTTD Commander Over LI 2180 Regulation 121

The Ghana private Road transport union (G.P.R.T.U) Chairman Mr. Albert Boamah sues Ashanti Regional police Command, Ashanti Regional MTTD and  Kwadaso municipal Assembly over  failure to work with  the road Traffic regulation LI2180 regulation 121. The regulations 121 (2180) which indicates that no person shall operate as commercial vehicle driver unless …

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