The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and allied commercial transport operators have issued a one-week ultimatum to spare parts dealers to reduce vehicle part prices.
In a statement signed by Alhaji Abass Ibrahim Moro, the operators described current prices as “unreasonable, unacceptable, and unsustainable,” warning that the soaring costs are crippling transport businesses across the country.
According to the GPRTU, several engagements with dealers have failed to produce meaningful results, despite assurances that prices would be reviewed downward.
“We cannot continue to operate with such high costs. It is imperative that immediate action is taken to reduce prices,” the statement stressed.
The transport unions cautioned that if prices are not adjusted within the given timeline, they will turn to alternative suppliers, including foreign sources, who may offer more competitive rates.
This latest standoff comes as the transport sector struggles with rising fuel prices, ballooning maintenance costs, and declining passenger numbers, all of which have increased operational pressure on commercial drivers.
Industry observers note that the outcome of the ultimatum could have significant implications for both the spare parts market and the broader transport industry, which relies heavily on imported components for fleet maintenance.
Spare parts dealers are yet to issue an official response to the unions’ demands.
