Ghana Transport Workers to Strike Over Energy Levy

Ghana's Transport Sector on the Brink: Energy Levy Sparks Planned Strike Ghana's commercial transport sector is poised for a major strike on June 10th, triggered by the recent implementation of a new energy sector levy. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) Deputy PRO, Samuel Amoah, explained the operators' discontent in a recent Onua FM interview. "The levy places an undue burden on our already strained operations," Amoah stated, highlighting rising fuel costs and operational challenges. The strike threatens widespread disruption to public transportation, impacting commuters across the country. The government is yet to respond to the union's concerns, leaving the possibility of a resolution uncertain. The situation underscores the delicate balance between government policy and the needs of essential service providers.