The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) has addressed concerns over the reported shortage of commercial vehicles in Accra and other urban areas.
Speaking on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the union, Samuel Amoah, dismissed claims that drivers are intentionally staying off the roads to create artificial scarcity.
“You see, we are operators, okay? No driver will deliberately say that I won’t go out there to pick passengers,” he said. “Even ask driver to park his car for a day. It’s very, very difficult for a driver to even park a car without going to work… So it’s not deliberate at all.”
According to Amoah, the reduced number of vehicles on the roads is largely due to mechanical challenges, with many vehicles currently undergoing repairs. He pointed to the high cost of spare parts and persistent traffic congestion as major factors affecting vehicle availability.
He also indicated that the GPRTU is in continuous engagement with government to address operational challenges and improve service delivery.
The union’s response follows concerns raised by Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe, who summoned transport operators amid allegations that some drivers were deliberately creating shortages to drive up fares. Similar concerns were earlier expressed by Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
Amoah said the GPRTU will meet with the Transport Minister to develop strategies to ensure fairness to passengers, adding that drivers found breaching regulations will be sanctioned.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
