Ghana Private Road Transport Union — proposes and negotiates public transport fare adjustments, suspended 30% increase pending government cost review in September 2026.
… Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story on Monday, August 3, the Spokesperson for the Ministry, Richmond Rockson, acknowledged the concerns of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and consumers over the rising cost of fuel but insisted that the current global ene …
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says government’s GH¢2 per litre diesel subsidy will provide limited relief for commercial transport operators, insisting that the intervention does not sufficiently address the sharp rise in fuel prices. …
… The intervention comes at a time when transport operators, led by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), have signalled their intention to review transport fares upward following successive increases in fuel prices at the pumps. …
… The development could put some pressure on the transport minister to grant the request of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union to increase transport fares. …
Samuel Amoah The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has suspended plans to increase transport fares by 30% as the union await the outcome of the next fuel pricing window expected on Friday. …
… The dialogue, organised in partnership with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), was held at the Tema Lorry Station in Accra, as part of efforts to promote positive attitudes among men and boys. …
… Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, said the union’s leadership agreed to temporarily suspend the planned increase following discussions with government. …
The Member of Parliament for Gomoa West and Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, has engaged leaders of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), commercial drivers, Okada riders and Pragia riders in the constituency on road safety amid ongo …
… Nii Akorsey Bortey II, Chairman of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) at Nungua, reacting to the development, said the station authorities were unaware that some passengers were being exploited by private drivers charging excessive fares. …
… Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Odotobri Branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Johnson Kwakye Francis, appealed to the drivers to resume operations. …
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union is calling for a review of a provision in the Road Traffic Regulations 2026 that allows authorities to auction broken-down vehicles left at designated holding areas for 21 days. The union supports immediate removal of broken-down vehicles from roads but argues owners should be allowed to reclaim their vehicles after paying towing and storage fees, rather than having them auctioned.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union is calling for a review of a provision in the Road Traffic Regulations 2026 that allows authorities to auction broken-down vehicles left at designated holding areas for 21 days. The union supports immediate removal of broken-down vehicles from roads but argues owners should be allowed to reclaim their vehicles after paying towing and storage fees, rather than having them auctioned.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has suspended a proposed 30 percent increase in transport fares following discussions with the Ministry of Transport. The parties have agreed to form a committee to survey the cost of operating commercial vehicles before returning to negotiations to determine if a fare increase is necessary.
Ghana's transport unions have suspended planned public transport fare increases pending further consultations with the government following an engagement with the Ministry of Transport. A joint team has been formed to review cost inputs and assess the impact of the government's GH¢2.00 per litre diesel intervention on transport operations before making a final determination.
The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has rejected claims by transport unions that rising spare parts prices contributed to a recently announced 30 per cent increase in transport fares, calling the claim false and misleading. The Association states there have been no increases in spare parts prices, no significant changes in import duties or market conditions, and that stock levels remain stable.
The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has rejected claims by commercial transport operators that rising spare parts prices justified a 30 per cent increase in transport fares, describing the claim as "false and misleading" and stating that prices of key vehicle components remain unchanged.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has proposed a 30 per cent increase in public transport fares, citing rising fuel prices and other operating costs including spare parts, lubricants, insurance and taxes. The proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Transport for negotiation and could be revised downwards depending on government discussions and cost reductions.
Ghana's Private Road Transport Union and Road Transport Coordinating Council have jointly requested a review of public transport fares from the Ministry of Transport, citing the Administrative Instrument and the established consultative framework for fare determination. The request follows recent increases in petroleum prices, with petrol rising 5% to GH¢16.21 per litre and diesel rising 2.58% to GH¢17.61 per litre.
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly recorded 152 new HIV infections in 2025, bringing the total number of people living with HIV in the metropolis to 4,198, the highest in the Western Region. The Metropolitan Chief Executive described the figure as worrying and called for renewed commitment from stakeholders to address the spread.
Relocated traders from the Takoradi market circle, moved to temporary premises five years ago to allow redevelopment of the old market, plan to meet all 17 Western Region MPs to press for completion of the stalled project, citing low sales and poor conditions at their temporary location.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union will announce new transport fares by the end of the week following a rise in petroleum prices. The union had proposed a 30% increase in August but suspended it after government promised cost reductions; those reductions did not materialize, prompting the decision to raise fares.
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers says continued increases in fuel prices will put pressure on public transport fares as operators struggle with rising diesel and petrol costs. He cautioned that while fare adjustments may become necessary, they must be coordinated to protect commuters from excessive and inconsistent charges.
Commercial transport operators in Accra are charging fares 20–30 per cent above approved rates on certain routes, despite a June 2026 directive from transport unions to maintain existing fares. Examples include Circle-Fadama rising from GH¢5 to GH¢7 and Atomic Junction to Sakumono rising from GH¢11 to GH¢13.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has intensified efforts to protect commuters from arbitrary increases in public transport fares by deploying additional task force personnel to the Central Business District, targeting trotro, taxi and ride-hailing operators who charge above officially approved rates. The intervention follows persistent complaints about commuters paying significantly higher fares during peak periods due to heavy traffic and vehicle shortages.
Commercial drivers in Kumasi welcomed Parliament's December 2025 passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, which introduces new provisions on alcohol limits, motorcycle commercial use, and safety equipment, but called on authorities to intensify public education and ensure strict enforcement. Union leaders expressed concern that drivers were not informed about the law's provisions before passage and warned the amendments could be ignored without proper stakeholder engagement and implementation.
Petrol and diesel prices in Ghana have risen by more than 33% since the start of the year, piling pressure on households and businesses. The National Petroleum Authority raised its benchmark price floor for petrol to GH¢14.53 per litre and diesel to GH¢16.97 per litre for the first pricing window of August, while the government has offered temporary relief through a GH¢2.00 per litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has ordered drivers who increased transport fares without approval to reverse the hikes, following complaints from commuters despite an agreement to suspend a planned 30% increase. The union is taking disciplinary action against members who violate the agreement.
Despite the GPRTU and transport operators suspending a planned 30% fare increase following government talks, commuters report fare increases on selected routes—including Amasaman-Kaneshie (GH¢10 to GH¢14), Fadama (GH¢6 to GH¢7), Madina-Spintex (GH¢11 to GH¢14), and Koforidua-Accra—without prior notice.
Ghana's transport unions have announced that fares will remain unchanged following government's intervention to reduce the regulatory margin on diesel by GH¢2.00 per litre for one month. The unions welcomed the move as relief for commercial drivers facing rising operational costs and urged government to extend the measure if oil prices continue to rise.
Ghana's government reduced the regulatory margin on diesel by GH¢2.00 per litre for a month to lower transport fares and ease inflationary pressure, a move that sources say will cost the state GH¢200 million in foregone revenue. The intervention, announced by the Presidency and effective August 4, 2026, aims to cushion consumers and businesses reliant on diesel.
President John Mahama has ordered a temporary GH¢2.00 reduction in diesel prices per litre, effective for one month from Tuesday, August 4, to prevent commercial transport operators from raising fares amid rising fuel costs. The intervention, implemented through a cut in the regulatory margin on diesel, is intended to shield commuters and businesses from inflationary pressures linked to international oil market tensions.
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has urged commercial transport operators to reconsider planned fare increases, noting that government has reduced diesel prices by GH¢2 per litre. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union had proposed a 30% fare increase citing rising fuel costs and operational expenses, but the ministry's spokesperson said "these are not normal times" and called for collective sacrifice amid the global energy crisis.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union says government's GH¢2 per litre diesel subsidy provides limited relief to transport operators, as current diesel prices approaching GH¢20 per litre mean the intervention merely returns prices to previous levels rather than delivering a substantial reduction. The union had suspended a planned 30% fare increase after government promised measures to reduce fuel costs.
President Mahama has directed a temporary GH¢2.00 per litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel, effective from August 4, 2026, for one month, aimed at cushioning consumers against rising fuel prices and preventing transport fare increases. The move follows a Cabinet decision and comes as transport operators signal plans to raise fares in response to successive fuel price increases.
Oil Marketing Companies have begun increasing fuel prices in line with the bi-weekly petroleum price review. Star Oil raised petrol to GH¢14.53 from GH¢14.47 and diesel to GH¢18.77 from GH¢17.67 on August 1, 2026, citing sharp increases in world market prices and cedi depreciation.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has suspended a planned 30% increase in transport fares while awaiting the outcome of Friday's fuel pricing window, after government requested more time to implement measures aimed at reducing fuel prices. The union remains prepared to act if fuel prices continue to rise, citing current diesel and petrol prices that are putting strain on drivers' earnings.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection held a dialogue with drivers and transport workers at Tema Lorry Station in partnership with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union and UN support, aiming to encourage men and boys to advocate for gender equality and help eliminate harmful practices including child marriage.
Road transport operators have suspended a proposed 30% fare increase to await developments in the next fuel pricing window expected on Friday, after government appealed for time to implement measures aimed at reducing petroleum prices. The unions' leadership agreed to the temporary suspension following discussions with government, though they assess fuel prices are likely to rise again.
Richard Gyan Mensah, Gomoa West MP and Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, met with GPRTU leaders, drivers, okada riders and Pragia riders to promote safe road use during ongoing construction works in the constituency. He distributed reflective jackets to okada and Pragia riders, fuel coupons to commercial drivers, and announced continuation of his annual driver's licence acquisition and training programme.
A shortage of commercial vehicles on the Nungua-Accra route is forcing commuters to pay as much as GH¢20.00 for a journey that ordinarily costs GH¢6.00, with hundreds queuing at the lorry station each morning and many resorting to expensive private vehicles to avoid being late for work.
Commercial transport services in Amansie Central District halted indefinitely on Monday as drivers withdrew services in protest over deteriorating road conditions on key routes and a dispute with the District Assembly over unapproved fare increases. The drivers cited rising vehicle maintenance costs due to poor roads, while the Assembly rejected the fare adjustment and directed police to arrest drivers charging unauthorised fares.