The Ministry of Transport has issued a statement discrediting claims of a 30% increase in transport fares by commercial transport companies in Ghana, effective January 22.
Ministry Of Transport Rebutes Purported 30% Increase In Fares
According to a press release from the ministry on Wednesday January 17, no negotiations took place with the carriers regarding a revision of prices. They stressed that the public should reject the alleged tariff increase and assured that future decisions regarding tariff adjustments would be communicated transparently.
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“We would like to inform the general public that there have been no negotiations with transport companies regarding a revision of transport tariffs. We therefore urge the general public to ignore this alleged increase.”
“When such negotiations become necessary and decisions are made, the general public will be properly informed, as has been done in the past,” the statement said.