GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union of the TUC is the largest and most recognized passenger vehicle association in Ghana. They oversee Ghana trotro bus terminals and regulate drivers.

8Dec By Accra trotroNo Comments

GPRTU

Trotro drivers halt operations to protest excessive taxation

Trotro drivers halt operations. Coalition of Commercial Transport Operators, a 16 member public transport union, embarked on a strike to demand withdrawal of excessive levies from government. The group grounded all buses; creating a shortage of transportation for commuters. Public mini buses serve as means of transport for over 70% of the population in Ghana.

4Oct By Accra trotroNo Comments

GPRTU

All Accra trotro operators to join transport unions

If a government proposal becomes adopted, all trotro operators will be required to affiliate with a transport union or risk penalty. The new regulation is widely regarded as a form of greater state control over the informal transport sector for taxation purposes. Many trotro drivers do not belong to unions because they cruise along the commuter routes and are not affiliated to a particular terminal where they feel bogged down by administrative and operational encumbrances.