Commercial drivers in the country seem to be benefiting from the recent decrease in fuel prices by National Petroleum Authority (N.P.A).
The Authority, earlier this year, reduced fuel prices by 10 percent in response to the continuous reduction in world market prices of oil.
In a similar vein, the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (G.P.R.T.U) also announced a five percent reduction in transport fares but drivers have so far refused to comply with this directive.
In an interview with some drivers in Accra, the Ghanaauto.com gathered that the high prices of spare parts, high road tolls and insurance charges and the fact that they will have to make accounts to their car owners are some reasons why the drivers are refusing to reduce fares.
As at now, lorry fares remain the same but most passengers don’t seem bothered because of the insignificant percentage change in fares.
It remains to be seen if drivers will increase lorry fares when the world oil prices starts going up again and the Petroleum Authority correspondingly increases prices accordingly.
source:theghanaauto.com
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