The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has officially distanced itself from the sit-down strike threat issued by the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) over soaring fuel prices and high vehicle operating costs.
Speaking in an interview on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, the Deputy Public Relations Officer for the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, acknowledged the mounting financial pressures facing commercial vehicle operators but firmly rejected the idea of a strike action to resolve the crisis.
According to him, constructive dialogue and negotiations remain the most effective avenues for addressing the grievances of transport operators.
“We fully acknowledge the increasing cost of operating our commercial vehicles, but declaring a sit-down strike is not the best approach to resolving these challenges,” he stated.
Mr Amoah revealed that the Union has instead put forward a proposal for a 30 per cent upward adjustment in transport fares, expressing optimism that the government will respond favourably to cushion drivers against the current economic realities.
Touching on the timeline for their next line of action, the Deputy PRO urged drivers to hold their peace until the end of the week. He disclosed that the GPRTU leadership expects to make a definitive pronouncement by Tuesday next week, following the submission of a comprehensive report by its designated committee.
“We are asking our drivers to wait until the end of the week. The GPRTU will take a firm decision by around Tuesday next week after our committee has submitted its report on the way forward,” he added.
He concluded by appealing to drivers to exercise restraint and trust in the executives as they navigate the negotiations.
“I am appealing to all drivers to remain patient and have absolute confidence in the leadership of the GPRTU. We are working diligently in the interest and for the ultimate benefit of all drivers,” Mr Amoah assured.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
