Government will help GPRTU to acquire electric vehicles – Bawumia

Dr Bawumia Advertisement The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said that government is in talks with the leadership of Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to secure financing arrangements for operators of commercial vehicles to acquire electric vehicles for their operations. Part of the financing arrangement, according to Dr Bawumia, will be earmarked to … Read more

Join a union or cease to drive effective next year – Transport Minister tells floating drivers

Advertisement The National Road Safety Commission is to roll out a new regulation from next year to compel commercial drivers to join a trade union or risk sanctions. According to the Commission, the new regulation is to sanitize and rid the system of floating drivers who usually cause accidents on the roads. Minister of Transport … Read more

Fuel price hikes: Commercial drivers push for 10% increase in transport fares

The recent surge in fuel prices has once again sparked conversations on potential increases in transport fares, with some drivers in the Accra spearheading the call. They are urging the leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other transport unions to announce an increase in fares. The drivers contend that the increment … Read more