The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has revealed that the torrential rains on Monday, 29 June 2026, severely impacted several of its members.
According to the union, scores of drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles and flee to escape being swept away by the rising floodwaters.
Deputy Public Relations Officer Samuel Amoah disclosed that the union is still assessing the situation to determine the exact number of affected vehicles.
Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, he stated that officials have deployed a team to various stations to gather data on the affected drivers, after which the public will be formally updated.
“The torrential rains on Monday were unprecedented, and several of our drivers were badly affected. Stations including Circle, Neoplan, Kaneshie, Kasoa, Mallam Junction, and Lapaz were hit hard. Many drivers have been left with damaged vehicles that are yet to be repaired. The situation is so alarming that some vehicles were washed away and later discovered in major storm drains.”
He noted that the GPRTU was already facing a pre-existing challenge with numerous vehicles grounded in workshops, which had already reduced the commercial fleet.
This latest flood damage has further depleted the remaining vehicles available to serve the massive volume of commuters who depend daily on their services.
“The affected drivers had to jump out of their vehicles to save their lives and avoid being swept away by the floods. They had no other option, as failing to act would have resulted in fatalities for both drivers and their conductors. Passengers were also forced to evacuate to safer locations.”
Mr Amoah assured Ghanaians that the current transport shortage is not a deliberate strike, but rather a direct result of the extensive damage leaving vehicles grounded at workshops awaiting repair.
He also warned transport operators against exploiting the situation by overcharging commuters.
While the union strictly sanctions its own members for such misconduct, he indicated that the majority of those price-gouging are floating drivers who are not registered with any official transport union.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
