Public transport operators have announced a 20 per cent increase in transport fares nationwide, effective Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
The adjustment, approved by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union in collaboration with other transport unions, will affect intra-city, inter-city and shared taxi services across the country.
The decision was announced on Friday, May 29, following consultations between transport operators and key stakeholders under the existing framework for reviewing public transport fares.
According to the unions, the fare hike has been driven by persistent increases in fuel prices and the rising cost of vehicle maintenance, including tyres, batteries, engine oil and other spare parts.
Speaking on the development, Samuel Amoah, National Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, said transport operators had delayed a fare review in anticipation of a reduction in fuel prices following government assurances.
However, he said those expectations had not materialised, leaving operators with little choice but to adjust fares to remain operational.
“This increment should have come long ago, but we held on because of expectations that prices would go down. Looking at where things are now, if we don’t adjust fares, it will seriously affect operations. Drivers are really struggling,” he said.
Mr Amoah explained that several discussions had been held internally to explore alternatives, but the continued increase in operational costs and the delay in expected policy outcomes made the fare adjustment unavoidable.
He maintained that the revision was necessary to ease the financial pressure on drivers and vehicle owners and ensure the sustainability of public transport services.
