Commercial road transport operators have announced an 8% increase in public transport fares, effective Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The adjustment follows consultations between the Ministry of Transport and representatives of commercial road transport operators held between September 8 and 22, 2026.
The decision was announced in a joint communiqué issued by the leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) on behalf of commercial road transport operators.
According to the transport operators, the review was necessitated by changes in the cost of operating commercial vehicles, including ex-pump prices of petroleum products, spare parts, vehicle maintenance and other operational inputs.
They said the new fares were agreed after taking into consideration the economic pressures facing drivers, commuters and other members of the travelling public.
The 8% increment will be calculated based on the approved transport fares that took effect on May 24, 2025.
For intra-city trotros and shared taxis, the new fare schedule indicates that a journey previously costing GH¢5.00 will increase to GH¢5.50, while a GH¢10 fare will rise to GH¢11.00.
Similarly, passengers who currently pay GH¢15 will pay GH¢16.20, while a GH¢20 fare will increase to GH¢21.60.
At the higher end of the intra-city fare schedule, a journey currently costing GH¢25 will rise to GH¢27.00, while a GH¢30 fare will increase to GH¢32.40.
The maximum fare listed in the schedule provided by the transport operators, currently GH¢34.00, will increase to GH¢36.80.
The revised schedule covers fares ranging from GH¢5.00 to GH¢34.00 under the intra-city category.
The communiqué states that the revised fares will apply to shared taxis, intra-city trotros, inter-city or long-distance services, and haulage operations.
The GPRTU and GRTCC acknowledged the role of the Transport Ministry and other stakeholders in the negotiations, particularly Government’s intervention on the price of diesel.
According to the operators, the intervention “materially moderated” the extent of the fare increase.
The transport unions expressed appreciation to the Minister for Transport and stakeholders for what they described as the constructive manner in which the negotiations were conducted.
The leadership of the transport unions has directed commercial transport operators to strictly comply with the approved fares once the new rates take effect.
Operators are also required to display the revised fare schedule conspicuously at loading terminals and stations to enable commuters to know the approved charges.
The unions further warned that operators who charge passengers above the approved fares could face sanctions.
“Charging of fares in excess of the approved rates shall attract the appropriate sanctions from the Unions,” the communiqué stated.
The unions said the measure is intended to ensure that the new fares are implemented uniformly and to prevent individual operators from arbitrarily increasing charges.
The revised fares will take effect on Saturday, September 26, 2026, marking the latest adjustment in public transport charges following the May 2025 fare review.
The transport operators said they remain committed to engaging the government and other stakeholders on developments affecting the commercial road transport sector.
They also reassured commuters and the general public that they would continue to participate in discussions aimed at addressing challenges within the transport industry while taking into account the interests of both operators and passengers.
By 1960news.com
