Starting Saturday, September 26, commuters across Ghana will pay higher public transport fares following an approved 8% nationwide increase.
The adjustment will affect trotros, shared taxis and other commercial transport services, following an agreement between the government and major transport unions after weeks of consultations over the 2026 fare review.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) had pushed for an increase, citing rising costs of fuel, spare parts, vehicle maintenance and other operational expenses.
Before the agreement was reached, the GPRTU and Progressive Transport Owners’ Association (PROTOA) cautioned drivers and transport operators against charging fares above the approved rates.
As of September 16, the unions had maintained that no official fare increase had been announced.
Discussions between the unions and the Ministry of Transport intensified following a meeting on September 8, when the unions presented their proposals for a fare adjustment.
The government subsequently outlined measures aimed at reducing the impact of rising transport costs, including a GH¢2 per litre intervention on diesel.
A joint team comprising representatives from the Ministry of Transport, GPRTU and GRTCC was then formed to review the various cost components before arriving at the 8% adjustment.
The revised fares are expected to apply to commercial public transport services nationwide from September 26.
Operators will be required to charge passengers according to the approved fare structure, with the adjustment reflecting changes in the cost of providing transport services.
Currently, petrol is selling at an average of GH¢16.50 per litre, while diesel is priced at about GH¢17.50 per litre.
