The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has identified severe peak-hour traffic congestion as the primary cause of the ongoing public transport challenges in Accra.
According to the union, persistent gridlock across the capital is disrupting operational efficiency, preventing drivers from making multiple trips and leading to long queues at major transport terminals.
Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, National Chairman of the GPRTU, Nana Nimako Asiamah, dismissed allegations that commercial drivers are deliberately creating “artificial” vehicle shortages to justify fare increases.
“As far as the GPRTU is concerned, we are not creating any artificial scarcity. The problem is the traffic in Accra is affecting the transport business,” he stated.
He explained that the situation is particularly challenging during morning and evening peak hours, when drivers are unable to return to terminals on time to pick up additional passengers.
“The situation is worse in the mornings and evenings because drivers are not able to return to the stations on time to pick more passengers,” he added.
Nana Asiamah assured that the union is open to collaboration, expressing readiness to engage government and other transport unions to find lasting solutions to the challenges facing the sector.
“We are ready to meet the government and work together with other transport unions to find solutions to the challenges,” he said.