As fuel prices continue to rise, the Online Drivers’ Union is calling on the government to regulate the activities of ride-hailing companies operating in the country.
The
group argues that despite their poor conditions of service, and the lack of
pension contributions in their line of work, the service providers have failed
to adjust their fares upwards even though fuel prices have gone up by around
100 percent.
Speaking
to Citi News, President of the union, Francis Tenge, stressed
that government must intervene to protect the interest of citizens.
“For
the people who bet, there is the National Lottery Authority that regulates the
lottery side. There is the Ghana Education Service that looks at education. But
there is nothing concerning ride-hailing companies,” Mr. Tenge argued.
“So
Uber can decide to charge GH¢5 today. Bolt can also do anything. There is no
regulation. So the government should put them together and regulate their
services.”
The
hike in fuel prices has also prompted protests from the Online Drivers
Association, who have also complained about poor conditions of service.
Because
of security concerns, the drivers have also called on their companies to demand
photo identification and ID cards of riders, so drivers are more aware of their
fares.
Source: Citi
Newsroom