Category: Transport
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Petroleum retailers threaten to boycott fuel with temperature above 20 degrees
The Ghana Petroleum Retailers Association has joined calls urging the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to enforce a directive it gave to Bulk Oil Distributors and oil depots to keep the temperature of their petroleum products at 20 degrees Celsius before it is transported. The National Petroleum Authority in a recent directive aimed at reducing losses…
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Transportation & housing cost will continue to make Accra most expensive city – Economist
The cost of transporting foodstuff coupled with the high cost of housing in the capital Accra among other factors, have been blamed for making the city the most expensive in Ghana. An analysis of the Ghana Statistical Service’s data on inflation for 2019 shows that Greater Accra was the most expensive region for consumers over…
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Domestic flights unaffected by harmattan condition
Domestic airline operators say flights have not been affected by the harsh Harmattan weather condition. The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has already cautioned the general public and airline operators of a possible disruptions to air travel if the condition gets severe. But one of the domestic airline operators, Passion Air maintains its operations are…
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Ghana Manganese Company, gov’t impasse could lead to worker agitation – GRWU
The Ghana Railway Workers Union (GRWU) has warned of possible agitations by its members, if President Akufo-Addo fails to address the ongoing impasse between government and the Ghana Manganese Company, which has had to halt its operations since December 2019. The company had to suspend its operations after it exceeded its export target of 5…
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Uber’s $3.1 billion acquisition of Egypt’s ride-hailing service Careem approved
Egyptian regulators have approved Uber’s $3.1 billion acquisition of regional rival Careem, after agreeing to a set of commitments proposed by the U.S.-based ride-hailing service meant to reduce harm to competitors. The Careem acquisition was announced in March after more than nine months of stop-start talks between the two companies, handing Uber a much-needed victory…
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Ghana Civil Aviation warns of interruptions to flights by harmattan
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA, is cautioning passengers of air transport of possible distortions to their travels due to the harmattan condition. The Aviation Authority however says it is collaborating with airlines to ensure the safety of all passengers during the period. “The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) wishes to notify passengers travelling by…
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No car tyre stealing incident occurred at our ports – GPHA
Management of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has asked the general public to disregard a social media video that suggests an alleged theft at its premises. The said video purported that some workers at the Port were stealing and changing tyres from imported cars to Ghana and attributing the act and its perpetrators…
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We are not increasing prices over rise in transport fares – GUTA
The increase in transport fares may not necessarily increase the prices of some goods in the short to medium term. That is according to the Ghana Union of Traders Association, GUTA. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union [GPRTU] has announced a ten percent increase in transport fares to make up for increase in fuel prices.…
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Transport fares up by 10 percent effective September 16
Public transport fares have been increased by 10 percent. The increment will take effect on Monday, September 16, 2019. This increase covers intracity travel, intercity travel and taxi cabs according to a statement from the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council. The statement said the increase is “to…
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Protection of local players in automotive industry needed – vehicle dealers
The Vehicle and Asset Dealers Association of Ghana (VADAG) says a comprehensive support system is needed to ensure that local players in the automobile value chain do not lose out from the implementation of the recently launched Ghana Automotive Development Policy. The policy which seeks to help with the establishment of a competitive automotive industry…