The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure has told commercial drivers that an attempt to increase fares will not be accepted.

The ministry’s intervention comes barely two weeks after the transport union president, Omar Ceesay hinted at a possible fare increase, after fuel prices increased.

Lamin Njie, communications officer of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, said:” It has come to the attention of The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure (MoTWI) that some drivers are unilaterally increasing transport fares for various destinations across the country.

“Drivers are reminded that this practice is unacceptable. Equally, the public is reminded that the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure has started negotiations with the relevant transport union officials for an amicable solution.

“Until then, transport fares for all the destinations across the country remain the same.”

Reporting by Adama Makasuba