Tanker drivers in Kumasi have begun a three-day sit-down strike over concerns about inaccurate petroleum product meter readings and inadequate parking facilities.
The industrial action has disrupted the operations of tanker drivers who transport fuel and other petroleum products, as the drivers call on authorities to urgently address issues they say are causing financial losses and creating safety risks.
Tanker Drivers Raise Concerns Over Meter Readings
The drivers claim that inaccuracies in the metering of petroleum products are affecting their businesses.
According to them, discrepancies between the quantities recorded by the metering system and the actual volumes loaded are resulting in financial losses.
They are therefore demanding an immediate review of the fuel metering system to ensure that the quantities recorded accurately reflect the petroleum products loaded onto their trucks.
Parking Shortage Creates Safety Concerns
The tanker operators have also raised concerns about the lack of adequate and secure parking facilities for petroleum tanker trucks in Kumasi.
They say the shortage of designated parking spaces forces drivers to park their trucks along roadsides while waiting to load or offload fuel products.
The drivers argue that roadside parking exposes them and other road users to unnecessary risks, particularly along busy roads and major transport routes.
They are calling for authorities and relevant stakeholders to provide a safe and suitable parking area for tanker operators to improve road safety and reduce congestion.
Three-Day Sit-Down Strike Halts Operations
The three-day sit-down strike has brought tanker operations in Kumasi to a standstill as the drivers push for urgent action on their concerns.
The drivers say they are prepared to resume work once authorities take concrete steps to resolve the fuel metering and parking challenges.
The strike could have implications for the transportation and distribution of petroleum products if the concerns remain unresolved, particularly if the disruption extends beyond the three-day period.
The tanker drivers are therefore appealing to government agencies, petroleum industry stakeholders and other relevant authorities to engage them and find lasting solutions to the issues.
Source: newsthemegh.com