Commuters around the country awoke to an increase in transportation rates on Friday, 24 hours before the agreed-upon date of October 29.
The action is consistent with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union’s (GPRTU) decision to raise tariffs in the face of adversity.
Fuel costs have skyrocketed in recent months, causing outrage among drivers who have committed to passing part of the expense on to consumers.
Increased lists have been put at vantage points at various Accra bus stations to warn travelers about the new bus tariffs.
The increase comes at a time when many Ghanaians are already bearing the brunt of the country’s suffering.
Many people are pleading with the government to take immediate action to ease their suffering.
On Monday, popular long-distance transportation service VIP Jeoun announced that it is unable to bear the operational costs associated with the present circumstances.
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The management produced a list of updated costs for travelers around the country on its Facebook page.
According to a statement made on October 23, 2022, the upward change impacts both the Standard Tour and Executive coaches.
