Commercial drivers plying the Pokuase Trotro Station to Ablekuma Curve Junction route embarked on a protest this morning over what they describe as an unjustified increase in ticket prices by the GPRTU.
The drivers say the union has mounted several checkpoints along the stretch where drivers are tasked daily.
Speaking to Vision 1 News reporter Francis Ahorlu, the aggrieved drivers said they would not work today in protest against the hike. According to them, the ticket price was increased from GH¢10 to GH¢15.
The protest intensified until the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. John Akwetey Agbo, intervened to calm the drivers down.
On his part, the MCE stopped the union from tasking the drivers. He issued a strong warning, urging drivers to report anyone who charges them illegally.
According to Hon. Agbo, the issue had never been brought to his office, hence his decision to leave the office and come to the grounds to calm tempers and halt the constant ticketing.
He further escorted the drivers to resume work, ensuring that nobody interrupted their business.
