Transport fares to increase by 20% from June 2 - GPRTU announces
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) announced that transport fares will increase by 20% from Tuesday, June 2, 2026, across the country. The increment affects intra-city 'trotro' services, inter-city transport and shared taxi operations nationwide. The announcement was made on Friday, May 29, after consultations with members and stakeholders.
The transport operators explained that the fare adjustment had become unavoidable due to the persistent rise in fuel prices and the increasing cost of vehicle maintenance components, including tyres, batteries, engine oil and other essential spare parts. Samuel Amoah, National Deputy PRO of the GPRTU, said on Saturday, May 30, that "This increment should have come long ago…but, you know, we held on because of when the government came in and the promise was that it's going to go down. But looking at where it [price] is now…if we don't come up with this increment, it will disturb the work. Even the drivers are complaining seriously." The transport groups also renewed calls for government intervention to address some of the underlying factors driving up transportation costs.
The GPRTU said updated fare schedules would be displayed at lorry terminals and transport stations across the country ahead of the implementation date. Passengers were advised to familiarise themselves with the approved fare charts and ensure they paid only the officially approved rates. Monitoring teams will be deployed in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service at major transport terminals to ensure compliance.
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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other commercial transport operators have announced changes. Commuters will soon face adjustments to their transportation expenses - but what prompted this decision?
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