At the UPSA junction taxi rank, a driver was said to have taken a passenger back to her original place after an argument about the changed taxi fare.
The passenger argued with the driver after refusing to pay the old fare, instead asking for the new, reduced rate according to the GPRTU’s directive. He bypassed negotiation and drove her the whole way back to the taxi stand.
Sika Official was the first to post about the incident on Twitter and soon it became a trending topic. The post reports that the passenger was in shock when the driver disagreed and drove her back to the starting point instead of lowering the fare.
The confrontation is a sign that passengers and drivers are more frustrated with each other since the GPRTU announced the fare cuts. Many people accepted the fare reduction, but its rollout has not gone well.
People are openly challenging the directive, saying that things like fuel prices and taxes haven’t decreased since the crisis. As a result, disagreements like the one at UPSA are happening more regularly across the country.
UPSA junction taxi rank driver reportedly drives passenger back from her destination to the pick up point (the taxi rank) over her refusal to pay the old fare, following a tense confrontation between the two over the 15% reduction on transport fares. pic.twitter.com/I4gnqOLWOD
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According to one driver at the UPSA taxi rank, the government is telling them to reduce fares, though their expenses haven’t decreased. We are not against helping people on board, but we need to consider how we remain in business.
Authorities and the GPRTU appeal to people on both sides to be calm and courteous as transport fare increases take place. They pointed out that the main aim of the directive is to reduce hardship for average Ghanaians and not to create disputes.
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For now, passengers are asked to check the correct fare amounts and have smaller money with them to prevent any problems. Drivers are also advised that not following procedures may result in penalties.
This example at UPSA shows that there is a great need for better communication and understanding between transport operators and the public. Working together will be vital as Ghana moves to the new fare system to ensure tempers and taxis do not rise.
