Ghanaian Drivers Protest Fare Cuts, Demand MTTD Officer Removal

Ghanaian Transport Drivers Protest Fare Reductions in Bono East Region Bono East Region, Ghana – Transport drivers in the Bono East Region of Ghana are protesting recent reductions in transport fares. They are demanding the withdrawal of Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) officers from the roads, claiming that the officers' presence increases their operational costs, making the fare reductions unsustainable. "The fare reduction is affecting us badly. We are barely making ends meet," said one driver interviewed by Onua TV. Another driver added, "The MTTD officers are constantly fining us for minor infractions, adding to our expenses. They need to be removed from the roads until this situation is resolved." The drivers' protest has caused some disruption to transportation services in the region. The government is yet to respond to the drivers' demands. The situation remains tense, with drivers vowing to continue their protest until their concerns are addressed. The impact of the fare reductions and the drivers' actions on the region's economy remains to be seen.