Two Taxi Driver Unions in the Republic of Ghana have threatened to increase transport fares by 20% today (Monday) over failure of government to reduce the cost of fuel to cushion them.
A statement issued jointly issued by True Drivers Union and the National Concern Drivers Association in Ghana, they accused the Akufo-Addo administration of failing to be sensitive to their plight.
Amongst the measures being introduced by the government to stem the spread of coronavirus included reduction in the number of taken by both taxis and commercial vehicles.
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According to the driver unions, they have adhered to the social distancing directive aimed at stemming the spread of Covid-19 by cutting the number of passengers in trotro and taxis, yet government failed to reduce prices of fuel when it hit a record time low price in recent times.
The statement observed that government’s attitude towards them showed disregard and insensitivity.
They further argued that government provided monetary fund for small and medium scale enterprises but drivers were not considered.
“Fuel prices are always increased and they won’t allow us to increase our fares. This is so unfair. We are giving government up to June 8, to reduce the fuel prices, else we will automatically increase our fares by 20%.
They warned that any hindrance will call for a massive demonstration by drivers across the country.
Source: www.energynewsafrica.com