AFTU Dakar Transport Tariffs Unchanged Despite Fuel Price Hike

• AFTU has decided against an immediate increase in transport tariffs in Dakar despite the recent fuel price hike.
• The decision not to raise tariffs is a cautious one, given the impact of rising fuel costs on the urban transport sector.
• A meeting scheduled for next week will discuss how to proceed in light of changing operating costs and potential tariff adjustments.
• Representatives from the CETUD will participate in the meeting to provide guidance on regulatory matters.
• The fuel price hike could have significant consequences for logistics and the broader economy.

The decision not to raise tariffs is a cautious one, given the impact of rising fuel costs on the urban transport sector.

The Association of Urban Transport (AFTU) has decided against an immediate increase in transport tariffs in Dakar, despite the recent fuel price hike that took effect on August 15. This means that passengers will continue to pay the same fares for their journeys. The decision not to raise tariffs is a cautious one, given the impact of rising fuel costs on the entire urban transport sector.

According to Dongo Fall, a member of AFTU, transport operators cannot unilaterally adjust prices, either upwards or downwards. The fixing of tariffs involves not only the AFTU but also the Ministry of Finance and the General Directorate of Road Transport, which falls under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Land and Air Transport. The authorities will provide guidance on how to proceed in light of the changing operating costs. This is expected to be discussed at a meeting scheduled for next week, where representatives from the CETUD (the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the sector) will participate.

The fuel price hike could have far-reaching consequences for the logistics industry and the broader economy. Gora Khouma, Secretary General of the Union of Senegalese Truckers, has ruled out any increase in transport tariffs following the fuel price rise. The upcoming meeting will aim to assess the situation created by the increased fuel costs without immediately implementing a tariff hike for the AFTU network.

Lawyers advising clients in the transportation sector should watch for potential changes to tariffs and regulatory guidance from the CETUD, which may affect compliance with existing agreements or contracts.

Source: Original reporting via ndarinfo