Omanghana
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have announced an 8% nationwide increase in public transport fares, effective Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The adjustment covers shared taxis, intra-city commercial buses popularly known as trotros, inter-city services and haulage operations across the country.
The new fares follow negotiations between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport over rising operational expenses. The operators had initially proposed a 30% increase, citing higher ex-pump fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs and the growing cost of spare parts.
However, the government’s intervention, including a GH¢2-per-litre reduction in the price of diesel, helped bring the final adjustment down to 8%.
The revised fares were calculated using the last approved fare schedule introduced in May 2025. Under the new structure, some short-distance fares previously set at GH¢5 will rise to GH¢5.50, while journeys costing GH¢10 will increase to GH¢11.
For longer intra-city routes, fares previously fixed at GH¢30 will increase to GH¢32.40, while those costing GH¢34 will move to GH¢36.80.
Inter-city passengers will also pay higher fares from the implementation date. Short journeys of up to 40 kilometers, previously priced at GH¢18.70, will cost GH¢20.20. A trip that formerly cost GH¢25 will increase to GH¢27.
Passengers travelling on mid-range long-distance routes will pay GH¢108 for journeys that previously cost GH¢100. Fares on some high-end long-distance routes will rise from GH¢300 to GH¢324.
The transport unions have directed operators to display the approved fare schedules prominently at terminals and loading stations. The measure is intended to help passengers confirm the correct fares and prevent arbitrary charges.
Drivers and transport operators have also been warned not to implement the increase before September 26. Any operator who charges above the approved rates or introduces the adjustment ahead of the effective date may face disciplinary action from the unions.
Commuters have been encouraged to insist on paying only the officially approved fares and report cases of overcharging to the appropriate transport union authorities.
Source: Omanghana
