Transport operators are set to meet with the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday, July 28, to discuss a proposed 30 per cent increase in transport fares amid rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of vehicle spare parts.
The talks come as transport unions argue that soaring operational costs have made current fares unsustainable. During the meeting, the unions are expected to present their concerns and negotiate possible measures with the government before any decision is taken on fare adjustments.
Meanwhile, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has called on the government to reintroduce its fuel price intervention policy, warning that diesel prices approaching GH¢18 per litre could place an even greater financial burden on transport operators and commuters.
The unions say they will table their proposed fare increase for negotiation if no immediate measures are announced to address rising fuel costs, with any agreed outcome to be communicated to transport operators nationwide.