15 'trotro' drivers overpricing passengers arrested

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) taskforce at Awoshie Market has arrested 15 trotro drivers over allegations of overcharging passengers.

The arrests follow complaints from commuters who reported being charged excessively during their journeys.

Although the identities of the arrested drivers have not been made public, authorities claim they exploited passengers by imposing inflated fares without justification.

The drivers are also accused of violating fair-pricing regulations and causing financial harm.

However, a union representative, in an interview, argued that the drivers did not charge multiple fares and described the arrests as unjust.

One of the driver reportedly said “The task force lacked evidence and should have posed as passengers to verify any alleged overcharging before making arrests.”

The AMA has urged the public to report instances of fare misconduct, hitting on the importance of consumer rights and the integrity of transport services.

This crackdown reflects the government’s commitment to protecting passengers and ensuring transparency in the transport sector.

The arrested drivers remain in AMA custody for further investigations as authorities work to prevent future incidents of price-gouging and protect commuters from exploitation.

SO/AE