Transport Operators Push for 30% Fare Hike, Government Negotiates 10–15%
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has disclosed that transport operators initially demanded a 30% increase in transport fares, citing rising fuel prices and other operational costs.
According to the union, the Ministry of Transport has been engaging transport operators over the proposed adjustment, with negotiations seeking to bring the increase down to between 10% and 15% to reduce the burden on passengers.
Speaking to the GPRTU Deputy National PRO, Samuel Amish on Kesben Maakye show in Accra, he revealed that discussions over fuel price increases began in August, prompting the government’s GHC 2 subsidy intervention and an inquiry by the Transport Ministry into the various factors contributing to demands for higher fares.
He added that subsequent stakeholders meeting was scheduled for today September 22, 2026 to determine what percentage of increments would be approved for transport fares as fuel prices surge.
The union noted that although some spare-parts dealers had claimed prices had fallen, a committee of inquiry found no significant reduction in spare-parts prices.
He further stated that some commercial drivers have already increased their fares without approval. The union stressed that such increases remain unauthorized until an official adjustment is agreed upon.
According to the GPRTU, once the approved fares are announced, passengers will be assured of standardized charges, while drivers who disregard the officially approved rates could face arrest and prosecution under the new Legislative Instrument (LI 251).
By Maurice Otoo
