Why GPRTU-Ministry of Transport meeting has been postponed

A scheduled meeting between Ghana’s Transport Ministry and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to discuss rising fuel prices and their impact on transport fares has been postponed to Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The meeting, initially set for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, could not take place after the sector minister requested additional time to consult Cabinet before engaging the union.

According to the Head of Industrial Relations at GPRTU, Alhaji Abass Imoro, the Ministry informed the union of its intention to hold internal government discussions ahead of the meeting.

“We were to meet the Transport Ministry today (April 7), but the meeting could not take place because the Minister indicated that government intends to convene a Cabinet meeting. We have therefore agreed to give them up to Thursday,” he said.

Speaking in an interview on Ghana Tonight on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Imoro expressed concern that the delay could undermine the established practice of negotiating transport fare adjustments between operators and the Transport Ministry, typically based on broader economic conditions such as wages and the cost of living.

He cautioned that transport operators may take unilateral decisions if the process is not properly coordinated.

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“We will be surprised if tomorrow VIP announces a 25% increase. We want to assure the Transport Ministry that, in such a situation, operators across the country may begin charging fares at their own discretion,” he stated.

Imoro further confirmed that the union has agreed to give the government until Thursday to conclude its internal consultations and communicate a decision.

He added that GPRTU will determine its next course of action based on the outcome of the Cabinet deliberations.

“Whatever decision the government takes by Thursday, we will then decide the way forward,” he said.

The development comes amid growing tension within the transport sector over rising fuel prices and mounting calls for fare adjustments. Operators are closely monitoring the government’s response before making any final decisions.

Meanwhile, GPRTU has cautioned that transport operators may implement fare increases independently if the Transport Ministry allows VIP Jeoun Transport to proceed with its proposed 25% fare increment announced on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

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