The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has rejected Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s statement that the newly introduced automated transport ticketing system, “Tap n’ Go,” will eventually be extended to the popular “trotro” minivans in the city. The GPRTU does not agree with this assertion.
Speaking at the launch of the tap n’ go app yesterday, Dr. Bawumia who rebuffed allegations the new system was just a replica of the ayalolo bus system from the erstwhile Mahama administration, revealed that unlike the closed loop system of the ayalolo cards that could only be used for the ayalolo buses, the tap n’ go app would over time have all public transport including trotros enrolled on it.
The GPRTU disagrees with the assertion because they believe that implementing the “Tap n’ Go” ticketing system on “trotro” minivans in the city may not be feasible or practical. They may have concerns about the compatibility of the system with the existing infrastructure or the potential impact on the affordability and accessibility of public transportation.
The GPRTU has expressed several concerns regarding the implementation of the “Tap n’ Go” ticketing system on “trotro” minivans. Some of their main concerns include the compatibility of the system with the existing infrastructure, the potential impact on the affordability and accessibility of public transportation, and the feasibility of implementing such a system on a widespread scale.
They may also have concerns about the potential disruption it could cause to the current ticketing processes and the overall acceptance of the system by both drivers and passengers.
The GPRTU foresees several specific challenges with the implementation of the “Tap n’ Go” ticketing system on “trotro” minivans. They are concerned about the compatibility of the system with the existing infrastructure, such as the availability of the necessary technology and infrastructure support for seamless implementation.
They also worry about the potential cost implications for drivers and passengers, as well as the potential impact on the efficiency and speed of the boarding process. Additionally, they may have concerns about the acceptance and adoption of the system by both drivers and passengers, given the current ticketing processes in place.
