Accra:Public transport fares across Ghana will increase by 8% starting September 26, 2026, following an agreement between the government and transport unions.
According to Ghana Web, the fare increase results from discussions between the government and transport unions over the 2026 fare review. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) initially proposed a 30% increase due to rising costs.
The unions cited increases in fuel prices, spare parts, vehicle maintenance, and other operating expenses as reasons for the proposed fare hike. During a meeting on September 8 with the Ministry of Transport, the unions laid out their proposal, while the government offered measures to support transport operators, including a GHS2 per litre intervention on diesel.
A joint team consisting of the Ministry, GPRTU, and GRTCC was established to review commercial transport operating costs. Despite ongoing negotiations, the GPRTU had insisted that their proposed 30% increase was still under consideration. Samuel Amoah, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of GPRTU, emphasized that there was no agreement to suspend the proposed increase and that negotiations were continuing.
The new agreement will see the revised fares implemented for trotros, shared taxis, and other commercial public transport services according to the fare structure agreed upon by the government and transport operators.