No Transport Fare Increase Yet - GPRTU, GRTCC

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) say no decision has been taken to increase public transport fares.

In a joint press release after a meeting with the Minister for Transport and his technical team in Accra on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the transport operators said consultations on the 2026 fare window have just commenced.

According to the release, the Unions presented a proposal for an upward review of fares, while Government briefed them on prevailing macroeconomic conditions and measures to stabilise the cedi, including a GHS 2.00 per litre intervention on the price of diesel to cushion operators and passengers.

Both parties agreed that the full impact of the fuel intervention on operating costs, together with the proposal for fare increment, requires further engagement before any determination is made.

To ensure a fair outcome, a team comprising representatives of the Ministry of Transport, GPRTU and GRTCC has been formed to review all cost inputs. The outcome will be communicated in due course.

The leadership is urging the public that existing approved fares remain in force across the country, and is asking drivers, station masters and transport owners to maintain current fares until further notice.

They have also called for calm and cooperation as the process runs its full course.

The statement was signed by Mr. Godfred Abulbire, General Secretary of GPRTU, and Mr. Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah, General Secretary of the GRTCC.