- GPRTU Taskforce arrests 17 drivers in Amasaman for charging unauthorized fares
- Operation targets drivers operating on ‘short-short’ routes with illegal charges
- Arrested drivers handed to Amasaman Police, vehicles impounded at School Park
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) Operations Taskforce has arrested 17 commercial drivers in Amasaman for charging passengers fares that are not approved by the union. The operation is part of a nationwide crackdown on drivers who violate official fare structures and exploit commuters.
Speaking to Adom News, National Guard Commander of the GPRTU Taskforce, Dromond Ekow Gaizie, explained that officers were strategically positioned at Sapeman and Medie to monitor activities and provide real-time updates to the main team in Amasaman.
“Most of the drivers were operating on ‘short-short’ routes and charging illegal fares,” he said. The arrested drivers have been handed over to the Amasaman Police, while their vehicles were impounded at the Amasaman School Park pending further action. Some suspects have already been processed for court.
Meanwhile, Onuado GPRTU Welfare Chairman at Amasaman, Eric Nii Ashirifi Ayee, urged drivers to adhere to approved fare structures, stressing that the union will work closely with the taskforce to maintain discipline in the transport sector. He called on drivers to cooperate with union officials and avoid practices that impose unnecessary financial burdens on passengers. Some of the arrested drivers also advised their colleagues to comply with official fares to avoid future penalties.
The GPRTU confirmed that similar enforcement operations will continue across major transport corridors to protect commuters and restore confidence in public transport services.
