Road transport operators have distanced themselves from reports of a 20% increase in public transport fares scheduled to take effect on June 2, 2026.
In a joint press release issued on behalf of road transport operators, the leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), described the announcement as unauthorized and contrary to established procedures.
The transport operators said they had not held any discussions with the government regarding an upward adjustment in transport fares.
“The Executives of the Road Transport Operators have not engaged the Ministry in any transport fare upward adjustment,” the statement said.
According to the operators, the decision by the group behind the announcement was “illegal” because it did not follow the agreed fare adjustment process involving the Ministry of Transport and transport unions.
“The decision by the supposed group is illegal as it has not gone through the fare adjustment protocol and procedure agreed between the Ministry of Transport and the Road Transport Operators,” the release stated.
The operators further condemned the announcement and urged commuters to ignore it.
“We therefore wish to condemn this decision in no uncertain terms and request the general public to disregard the publication by the supposed group with the contempt it deserves,” the statement added.
The transport unions also directed all operators, associations, drivers, vehicle owners and loading point managers to continue charging existing fares until any official review is announced.
“All road transport operators, unions, associations, drivers, vehicle owners, loading point managers, and allied stakeholders are hereby requested to maintain the existing approved fares and to refrain from implementing any unilateral fare adjustments until further notice,” the release noted.
The operators said they were monitoring developments in the next fuel pricing window and would communicate any approved fare review to the public if necessary.
“We are monitoring the next pricing window and should there be the need for any fare adjustment, the public will be duly notified,” the statement said.
“We remain committed to prioritizing the interests of both our drivers and commuters and will continue to work diligently toward safeguarding their welfare,” the release noted.
