Drivers in Sekondi-Takoradi reluctant to implement new fares – Skyy Power FM

The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis’ commercial transportation providers are hesitant to implement the announced 10% reduction in transportation costs.

To express their sympathy for the fall in the price of petroleum products over the time period, road transport companies announced a 10% cut in rates on Monday.

As of Wednesday, May 17, 2023, shared taxis, intra-city (trotro), inter-city (long distance), and haulage vehicles were to charge the new rates.

According to information acquired by skyypowerfm.com, commercial transportation providers in the city are still using the previous prices.

In contrast to what was announced, the transportation companies maintained that the new tariffs had not officially gone into effect, leaving commuters who had anticipated a cut on Wednesday morning dissatisfied.

Some commercial drivers who spoke to Skyy News separately claimed that despite hearing about the reduction in the media, their leadership had not formally informed them in writing.

Some drivers disputed the drop as well, arguing that other factors including lubricant, maintenance, and replacement parts had increased in price over that time.

Other drivers lamented the exorbitant expense of living, particularly the high cost of food, and said they wouldn’t lower their fees until market vendors followed suit.

Mr Joseph Eshun, the GPRTU Vice Chairman for the Western Region, speaking to Skyy News he was not consulted, including most of the union leaders before the final decision of reducing the price so he is in agreement with the drivers