Ablekuma–Pokuase trotro drivers begin three-day demo over GPRTU charges
Trotro drivers plying the Ablekuma–Pokuase route have embarked on a three-day demonstration over what they describe as excessive increases in road charges allegedly imposed by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU). The drivers say charges at various loading points along the route have increased from GH¢10 to GH¢15, while fees at some locations have also risen from GH¢15 to GH¢20. They have expressed dissatisfaction with the increments, insisting that the new charges are placing additional financial pressure on their operations. The demonstration follows reported confrontations at some loading points, where drivers allege that land guards attacked colleagues who resisted attempts to compel them to load passengers at certain bus stops. The drivers reportedly called the police following the confrontation, leading to the arrest of some individuals alleged to be land guards.