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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), together with other commercial transport groups, has given vehicle spare parts dealers a one-week ultimatum to reduce prices, citing mounting economic pressures.
In a joint statement signed by Alhaji Abass Ibrahim Moro, the operators described the current cost of spare parts as “unreasonable, unacceptable, and unsustainable,” warning that escalating prices are crippling their operations.
“We are being pushed to the wall. The cost of maintaining our vehicles has become unbearable, threatening the survival of our livelihoods,” the statement said.
According to the operators, previous engagements with industry stakeholders have yielded no meaningful results, as prices continue to climb despite signs of recovery in the cedi against major foreign currencies.
They further argued that while fuel prices and other operational costs have seen marginal adjustments, spare parts prices remain disproportionately high — a situation they say unfairly burdens commercial drivers and undermines fare stability for commuters.
“Spare parts pricing must reflect reality, not speculation. The current trend is exploitative and must stop immediately,” the group stressed.
The ultimatum gives spare parts dealers seven days to respond, failing which the transport operators have hinted at industrial action, which could include a nationwide strike or work stoppage.
Source: Omanghana.com
