GPRTU Suspends 60% Transport Fare Increase Amidst Emission Levy Bill Impact

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In response to the adoption of the Emission Levy Bill, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has opted to shelve its plan to raise transport fares by sixty percent. The major transport union first declared that the proposed measure will lead to a significant fare rise in 2024.

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In a TV XYZ lunchtime news interview, GPRTU's Public Relations Officer, Abass Imoro, said that the fare increase had been "put on hold for a while." Citing the Union's petition to the Speaker of Parliament over the Emission Levy Bill, he underlined that the precise date for the fee adjustment is still to be determined.

Imoro emphasized that the bill would place excessive financial strain on drivers, particularly with the recent surge in spare parts prices due to increased import charges. "The Abossey Okai spare parts dealers have increased their prices due to high import charges so the increase in fares will happen but we are holding on a bit due to the petition," Imoro stated in Akan.

He further added, "if nothing is being done or nothing can be done about these levies, then we will come out with an upward adjustment of lorry fares not less than 60%."

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The Emissions Levy Bill, recently passed by Parliament, imposes an annual fee of 100 cedis on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, starting from January 2024. The government aims to promote the use of environmentally friendly energy sources for vehicle power through this tax, aligning with its commitment to climate-positive actions and carbon offset initiatives. In response to these developments, the GPRTU has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, urging a reconsideration of the Emission Levy Bill.

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