Road transport operators in Ghana have distanced themselves from reports of a purported 20 percent increase in public transport fares scheduled to take effect on June 2, 2026, describing the announcement as unauthorized and inconsistent with established fare adjustment procedures.
In a joint press release issued by the leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), the operators said they had not engaged the Ministry of Transport on any fare increment and had not approved any upward adjustment in transport fares.
According to the statement, the reported fare increase did not follow the agreed protocol governing fare reviews between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport, rendering the decision invalid.
“We wish to inform the general public that the Executives of the Road Transport Operators have not engaged the Ministry in any transport fare upward adjustment,” the release stated.
The operators consequently condemned the publication and urged commuters and transport stakeholders to disregard the reported increase.
They further directed all transport unions, associations, drivers, vehicle owners, loading point managers, and other industry stakeholders to continue charging existing approved fares and refrain from implementing any unilateral adjustments until official notice is given.
The transport operators indicated that they are monitoring developments within the sector and will communicate any future fare changes through the appropriate channels should the need arise.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to balancing the interests of transport operators and commuters while ensuring stability within the public transport system.
The statement was jointly signed by Godfred Abulbire, General Secretary of the GPRTU, and Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah, General Secretary of the GRTCC, on behalf of road transport operators nationwide.