Drivers Suspend Nationwide Strike

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) have suspended their planned nationwide strike, initially scheduled to take effect on Monday, May 19, 2025.

The strike had been declared in protest against the government’s alleged failure to enforce aspects of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 2012, which bars street trading on roads, pavements, and at designated bus stops.

However, following a closed-door meeting with the Minister for Transport, the groups have agreed to temporarily halt their industrial action, pending the government’s fulfilment of its promises.

National Public Relations Officer for the Concerned Drivers Association, David Agboado, told Citi News that while the strike had been suspended, it could be reinstated if enforcement measures are not sustained.

“I am sounding this caution to the Mayor that we do not want tomorrow to be a nine-day wonder. If tomorrow they are cleared off the street, and they come back the next day, they should be assured that we will also sit down and not work.

“Pending the action of the Mayor, we have suspended the strike action, but that doesn’t mean we won’t strike.”

Meanwhile, GPRTU’s Industrial Relations Officer, Abass Imoro, also confirmed that a follow-up meeting will be held tomorrow to finalise discussions on a potential reduction in transport fares, following the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi.

“It was a marathon meeting. The Transport Ministry is looking for some percentage, and the transport operators are also looking for some percentage.

“Finally, we closed halfway. We are going back, and tomorrow we will come and meet them to discuss the final decision. The meeting is about the reduction in fares, so the public should rest assured that we will give them a smile reduction.”

 

 

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