Eastern Region: Tension over transport fares in Koforidua
Tension remains high in Koforidua this morning as taxi drivers continue to reject some of the conditions being proposed by authorities in an ongoing dispute over transport fares. The standoff has triggered serious traffic congestion, with several taxis off the roads and passengers stranded at various locations across t...
Tension remains high in Koforidua this morning as taxi drivers continue to reject some of the conditions being proposed by authorities in an ongoing dispute over transport fares.
The standoff has triggered serious traffic congestion, with several taxis off the roads and passengers stranded at various locations across the city.
The development follows a disagreement between transport operators and authorities over fare adjustments, with drivers maintaining their position pending a resolution.
Passengers, some of whom have been left stranded, are appealing to the authorities to urgently engage the drivers and other stakeholders to reach a fair and lasting solution.
Until the dispute is resolved, transport services in parts of Koforidua are expected to remain disrupted.
John Attafuah reporting