The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has given a clear indication of a 60% increase in transport fares in 2024 due to the implementation of the Emission Levy in 2024.
The E-levy bill was passed to encourage the use of environmentally friendly energy sources for vehicle power, aligning with its commitment to climate-positive actions and carbon offset initiatives.
Reacting to these developments, the PRO of GPRTU in an interview on Citi TV was concerned about the additional tax burden on the union, highlighting existing financial challenges.
“We are already paying for the emission, 10 pesewas for a litre. So you can imagine 10 pesewas by 4.5 for a gallon by several gallons you use a day times 26 working days in a month. You can imagine how much one driver pays for it. And we pleaded with parliament that they should have a second look at it reconsideration of the Emission Levy, “ he said.
He also mentioned the Union’s caution to the government saying; “But we did indicate that if nothing is being done or nothing can be done about it, then of course we have other problems as well. We will package ourselves and come out with an upward adjustment in lorry fares not less than 60%.”
