The Ghana Online Drivers Association has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama over what it describes as unfair and excessive commission charges imposed on drivers working with ride-hailing platforms.
According to the Association, drivers operating under services such as Uber, Bolt, and Yango are being subjected to high deductions that significantly reduce their earnings, a situation they say has made the job increasingly unsustainable.
Speaking during the presentation of the petition at the Jubilee House, the Association’s president, Augustine Mensah, recalled that when Uber began operations in Ghana in 2013 under the Mahama administration, commission charges stood at about 10% per trip. He added that Bolt and Yango later operated with around 15% commission in 2017.
However, he argued that in recent years, particularly under the previous administration, commissions have reportedly risen to about 30%, which he described as “unfair and excessive.”
He said the situation leaves drivers with very little profit while most of the revenue goes to the platform operators.
“We are urging the President to intervene and regulate Uber, Bolt, and Yango to review their pricing systems and ensure fairness in distance calculations and charges,” Mr. Mensah said.
At the Presidency, Dr. Sammy Ayariga, who received the petition on behalf of government, assured the group that their concerns would be forwarded to the relevant authorities for consideration, adding that government remains committed to addressing the challenges facing online drivers.