Ministry of Transport cracks down on overcharging commercial drivers …warns of legal action
The Ministry of Transport has issued a directive to the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies, instructing them to apprehend any commercial driver found charging fares higher than the established rates, thereby placing undue financial strain on commuters. In a statement issued by its Public Relations Unit and disseminated in Accra on Sunday, April 14, 2024, the Ministry emphasized that ongoing negotiations for revised public transport fares are in progress with the Road Transport Operators. These discussions have been prompted by the recent surge in fuel prices and associated operational costs. The Ministry firmly advocates for commercial drivers to...
