The True Drivers Union has called on city authorities to arrest commercial drivers who are overcharging passengers, particularly during peak hours.
Yaw Berimah, the Public Relations Officer for the Union, clarified that the individuals engaging in this practice are not members of the True Drivers Union or the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU).
He identified them as “floating drivers”—operators who do not belong to any official driver organizations.
He expressed frustration that the actions of a few unaffiliated drivers are being used to judge the entire profession.
In a serious turn of the argument, Berimah claimed that some police officers may be enabling this behavior. He suggested that certain officers collaborate with these drivers in exchange for a portion of the overcharged fares.
“The drivers affiliated with the unions are not the ones overcharging passengers. We have previously urged authorities to address this. Are you aware that they give some of the money to the police?” Yaw Berimah stated.
He further noted that the Union is ready for a crackdown: “We have agreed that since this practice is wrong, the police must immediately arrest those involved so we can expose the truth. The local assemblies and the police must take charge of this matter.”
Regarding the cost of travel, Berimah reiterated that the unions will not be reducing fares at this time.
He emphasised that if a fare adjustment is necessary, the Ministry of Transport must initiate formal engagement with stakeholders to determine the best way forward.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
