The Effutu Municipal Assembly has engaged representatives of the various Transport Unions operating within the Municipality, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), as part of ongoing efforts to address challenges confronting commercial transport operators and enhance the efficiency, safety and reliability of public transportation services in Effutu.The engagement was led by the Effutu Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Rev. Atta Mensah, and was held at the Conference Room of the Effutu Municipal Assembly in Winneba.The meeting brought together representatives of the Transport Unions and officials of the Assembly to deliberate on a number of operational concerns affecting commercial transport services within the Municipality.A major issue discussed at the meeting was the proposed increase in taxi and trotro fares.Following the discussions, the Municipal Chief Executive directed the GPRTU and the other Transport Unions to put on hold any proposed increase in transport fares until the matter has been duly considered and an official position communicated by the Assembly.Hon. Rev. Atta Mensah stated:“The Assembly has taken note of the concerns raised by the Transport Unions regarding transport fares. However, until the matter has been duly considered and officially communicated by the Assembly, the existing transport fares remain in effect. We therefore urge all operators to put the proposed new fares on hold.”The MCE further clarified that the existing transport fares remain applicable, while the proposed new fares remain on hold pending further communication from the Effutu Municipal Assembly.He added:“We want to assure transport operators and the general public that the Assembly will communicate its official position on the proposed fares through the appropriate channels. We appeal to all stakeholders to exercise restraint and rely on official communication from the Assembly.”The Municipal Chief Executive reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to maintaining constructive engagement with the GPRTU, other Transport Unions and relevant stakeholders in addressing challenges within the commercial transport sector.According to the MCE, regular dialogue between the Assembly and transport operators is important in ensuring that operational concerns are properly identified, considered and addressed within the framework of the applicable laws and regulations.“The Assembly recognises the important role commercial transport operators play in the social and economic life of the Municipality. We are committed to working with the Unions and other stakeholders to address legitimate concerns and improve the efficiency and safety of transportation services in Effutu,” Rev. Mensah said.Hon. Rev. Atta Mensah urged transport operators to continue to cooperate with the Assembly and comply with the rules and regulations governing commercial transportation activities within the Municipality.He further encouraged operators to use the appropriate institutional channels to raise concerns affecting their businesses and operations.“We encourage all operators to continue to engage the Assembly through the appropriate channels. Constructive dialogue and compliance with established regulations will enable us to resolve challenges more effectively and create a safer and more efficient transport system for everyone,” he said.The Effutu Municipal Assembly wishes to reiterate that there is, at present, no approved increase in the existing taxi and trotro fares arising from the proposed new fares under discussion.The Assembly announces for the information of the General Public that it will soon issue an official joint communique with the Transport Unions on the matter following the necessary consideration and engagement with the relevant stakeholders.Members of the public, commuters and commercial transport operators are therefore encouraged to take note of the following:Existing transport fares remain in effect.The proposed new fares are on hold.Transport operators are expected to comply with the existing applicable fares and regulations.Any subsequent adjustment to transport fares will be communicated officially by the Effutu Municipal Assembly.The Assembly appreciates the cooperation of the Transport Unions, commercial transport operators and the general public as it continues to work towards improving transportation services within the Effutu Municipality.SignedMunicipal Information OfficerEffutu Municipal Assembly -Winneba,
Last modified: October 1, 2026
