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Volta GPRTU debunks 20 per cent lorry fare increase claims
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Volta GPRTU debunks 20 per cent lorry fare increase claims

The Volta Regional branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has denied reports of a 20 per cent increase in lorry fares across the country and the region. The Union clarified that no official meeting was held with the Ministry of Transport and other relevant authorities to discuss what could necessitate any approval of such a hike. Mr. Lawrence Awilo Attitoe, the Volta Regional Vice Chairman, emphasised that the GPRTU was the only recognised union for transport operators in country and any fare adjustments would typically involve discussions with relevant stakeholders, including the government and casted doubt on the legitimacy of the reported fare increase. " Yes, we know the fuel prices have indeed surged, rising from GH₵11.23 to GH₵14.63 per liter at some pumps....
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COPEC Rejects Proposed 20% Transport Fare Hike, Calls Move Unjustified and Harmful to Ghanaians
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COPEC Rejects Proposed 20% Transport Fare Hike, Calls Move Unjustified and Harmful to Ghanaians

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC) has issued a strong statement dismissing reports of an imminent 20% increase in public transport fares, describing the move as unjustified, insensitive, and lacking consensus among key stakeholders. In a press release signed by COPEC’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Duncan Amoah, the organization responded to a recent announcement by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) that public transport fares would rise by 20% effective Friday, August 8, 2025. COPEC insists that no such agreement has been reached with major transport unions, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other driver groups. No Stakeholder Consensus on Fare Hike “Our checks with the various transport Unions… indicate no such decision ha...
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Public Transport Fares to Increase by 20% from August 8 – GRTCC
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Public Transport Fares to Increase by 20% from August 8 – GRTCC

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has announced a 20% increase in public transport fares, set to take effect from Friday, August 8, 2025. This fare hike will apply to all forms of public transportation across the country, including shared taxis, intra-city “trotro” services, long-distance intercity buses, and haulage trucks. In a statement made available to Adom News, the Council urged commuters, transport operators, and the general public to support the smooth implementation of the new fares. According to the GRTCC, the decision was driven by the deteriorating state of roads nationwide, which has led to a significant rise in vehicle maintenance costs. Transport operators have raised concerns that their operational costs have continued to climb, despite a previ...
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Integrate information technology, Apps into driver training – Justice Amegashie to driver schools  
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Integrate information technology, Apps into driver training – Justice Amegashie to driver schools  

Dr Justice Morkporkpor Amegashie, a former Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Authority (DVLA), has charged driver training schools to incorporate information technology and apps into driver training to better their competence.   According to him, with the advancement in technology as well as the increase in ride-hailing apps, there was the need for current and future drivers to be equipped with the requisite skills that would enable them to effectively operate.   “It is time to integrate information technology and apps in the provision of training and information dissemination through use of the appropriate Information in order to build upon the knowledge and skills of the existing and future riders,” he emphasised.      ...
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