Commuters traveling between Adidome and Ho are calling for urgent intervention from the police and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) following drivers refusal to reduce transportation fares for commuters on that stretch.
This is in spite of a recent drop in fuel prices.
Passengers allege that drivers continue to charge GHS 40 for a single trip, a fare many believe was no longer justified.
The situation has sparked growing frustration among residents, particularly those who travel on that route daily.
Madam Akua Sedzro, a trader from Adidome, expressed her dismay, saying: “We heard fuel prices have gone down, but the drivers are still charging the old fare. It’s not fair. We are suffering.”
Mr Kofi Dzramedo, a teacher who commutes to Ho weekly, added, “Authorities must act now. If drivers won’t listen, then the police and the GPRTU must step in and arrest those who are cheating us.”
He said that many drivers simply ignore complaints from passengers. “They behave like they are above the law. It’s time the police collaborate with GPRTU and take action.”
Most commuters who spoke to the Ghana News Agency described the situation as “unbearable,” saying, “We are pleading with the authorities. We need help now, not later.”
They have demanded that mass arrests be carried out against non-compliant drivers and urged authorities to act swiftly to restore fairness and accountability within the transport system.
Efforts to reach local GPRTU officials for comment were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
