Some commercial drivers at the Wa Lorry Station have defied a nationwide directive by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to reduce transport fares by 15 per cent.

The directive, which was issued following the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar and a subsequent drop in fuel prices, aimed to ease the financial burden on passengers.

However, during a monitoring visit by Info Radio on Saturday, May 24, it was observed that only a few transport terminals at the station had complied with the order.

Several drivers, speaking to Info Radio on condition of anonymity, expressed dissatisfaction with the directive. They cited high costs of spare parts and vehicle maintenance as reasons for their noncompliance.

Source: Info Radio