Commuters across Ghana will pay more for public transport from Saturday, September 26, 2026, after commercial road transport operators agreed to an 8% increase in fares following negotiations with the Ministry of Transport.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), representing commercial road transport operators, said the new fares follow consultations held with the Ministry of Transport between September 8 and 22.
The adjustment will affect shared taxis, intra-city trotros, intercity long-distance services and haulage operations.
According to the transport operators, the decision was driven by increases in the ex-pump prices of petroleum products, spare parts, vehicle maintenance and other operating costs, although the impact on drivers and commuters was also considered.
The 8% increase will be calculated on the approved transport fares that took effect on May 24, 2025.
The operators said government intervention on the price of diesel helped to moderate the extent of the increase following the negotiations.
In a statement, the GPRTU and GRTCC expressed appreciation to Transport Minister and other stakeholders for what they described as the constructive manner in which the negotiations were conducted.
They directed all commercial transport operators to strictly comply with the approved fares and display the revised fare schedule prominently at loading terminals and stations.
They also warned operators against charging passengers above the approved rates, saying such conduct would attract sanctions from the unions.
The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana separately confirmed the 8% adjustment in a statement dated September 24, saying the agreement was reached after a meeting involving the GRTCC, GPRTU, the association, other transport stakeholder groups and the Ministry of Transport.
The association said the adjustment was necessary in view of prevailing operating costs in the commercial transport sector and the need to sustain transport services.
It has therefore urged drivers and transport operators, particularly regional executives, to adhere strictly to the agreed 8% increase and refrain from charging passengers fares above the approved rates.
Passengers have also been urged to take note of the new effective date and the approved fare adjustments.
The transport groups said they would continue engaging the government and other stakeholders on measures aimed at protecting the interests of operators while ensuring a fair and sustainable public transport system.
