Concerned Drivers Association calls for urgent 20% fare hike amid rising costs of living
The Regional Executives of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG) have made an urgent appeal to their National Executives and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), calling for an immediate 20% increase in transport fares.
The plea comes as drivers face mounting financial pressures due to the sharp rise in the cost of spare parts and fuel.
In a statement issued by the C-DAG, the regional executives expressed deep concern over the dire financial situation affecting their members.
Many drivers, they say, have been forced out of work, as vehicle owners can no longer afford to repair their cars due to escalating costs.
The Association highlighted that soaring prices for spare parts and fuel have crippled the income of drivers, forcing some to park their vehicles and lose their primary source of livelihood.
"Most drivers can no longer maintain their vehicles, forcing them to park their cars, which has led to a loss of income and livelihoods," the statement reads.
Despite repeated appeals for intervention, the situation has reportedly continued to worsen. The C-DAG is now urging their national leadership and the GPRTU to act swiftly in addressing these concerns by pushing for a fare increment to ease the burden on drivers.
According to the Association, a 20% increase in transport fares is both necessary and urgent to ensure drivers can continue providing reliable transportation services.
The regional executives warned that if the national leadership fails to address these issues, they may be forced to take matters into their own hands by implementing fare hikes at the regional level to sustain their operations.
“We trust that our leadership and the GPRTU will heed this call for immediate action to prevent further disruptions to transportation services and ensure the livelihoods of thousands of drivers across the country,” the statement concluded.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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