Also known as: GRTCC
Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council — transport union that jointly determines public transport fares with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union and government consultations.
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… This follows the recent 8% adjustment in transport fares announced by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council, which has once again sparked public debate about the rising cost of goods and services. …
Kumasi drivers demand price controls for goods, brand some traders as real ‘Kalabule’Joy Online
Public transport passengers across Ghana will pay higher fares from Saturday, September 26, 2026, after the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) announced an eight per cent upward adjustment in approved fares. …
Public transport fares go up by 8% from September 26: Check how much you will payJoy Online
… The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) had earlier submitted proposals for an upward review, citing increases in operational costs. …
Public transport fares to increase by 8% from September 26Joy Online
… The GPRTU had earlier submitted a proposal for a fare review to the Ministry of Transport, with a joint team comprising the ministry, the GPRTU and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) tasked with reviewing the various cost inputs before a final decision is taken …
30% transport fare hike still on the table, talks resume Tuesday – GPRTUJoy Online
… Mr Amoah said the union is awaiting the report of a committee comprising representatives from the GPRTU, Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) and government, which is expected by Friday. …
GPRTU to maintain 30% proposed fare hike despite latest fuel increase – Deputy PRODaily Guide
… He said the union agreed to suspend the proposed increase after government committed to reviewing the factors contributing to rising transport operating costs. “We all agreed that the GRTCC together with the GPRTU and the Transport Ministry will form a committee to do this survey …
GPRTU Suspends 30% Proposed Fare IncrementJoy Online
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have suspended plans to increase public transport fares, pending further consultations with the government. …
GPRTU and GRTCC suspend planned fare increase pending further consultationsThe Ghanaian Times
The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has rejected claims by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) that rising spare parts prices contributed to the recently announced 30 per cent increase in transport …
We are not cause of transport fare hike – Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers AssociationJoy Online
… The Association described the claims by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) as “false and misleading”, insisting that there has been no significant increase in spare parts prices to justify their use as a basis …
Abossey Okai dealers reject spare parts cost as justification for 30% transport fare hikeJoy Online
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have formally requested a review of public transport fares from the Ministry of Transport. …
GPRTU, GRTCC request review of public transport faresDrivers in Kumasi have demanded that the government introduce price control measures for goods, arguing that traders freely set prices without regulation while transport fares are strictly controlled. The drivers contend that traders unjustifiably inflate prices and fail to reduce them even when fuel and transport costs fall, worsening the cost of living.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Drivers in Kumasi have demanded that the government introduce price control measures for goods, arguing that traders freely set prices without regulation while transport fares are strictly controlled. The drivers contend that traders unjustifiably inflate prices and fail to reduce them even when fuel and transport costs fall, worsening the cost of living.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Public transport passengers across Ghana will pay higher fares from September 26, 2026, after the GPRTU and GRTCC announced an eight per cent upward adjustment affecting shared taxis, intra-city trotros, inter-city services, and haulage. The increase is based on approved fares from May 24, 2025, and accounts for changes in petroleum prices, spare parts, vehicle maintenance, and operational costs.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Public transport fares across Ghana will increase by 8% effective Saturday, September 26, 2026, following an agreement between transport unions and the government. The adjustment was reached after consultations between the Ministry of Transport, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council, who cited increases in operational costs.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has rejected claims by the National Petroleum Authority that its proposed 30% transport fare increase has been suspended, saying negotiations with the Ministry of Transport remain inconclusive. The union said it remains committed to the 30% adjustment but indicated during Friday's talks that any reduction would not go below 25%.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union says it will maintain its proposed 30% increase in transport fares despite a latest rise in fuel prices, though a government committee's report expected by Friday will guide further discussions on whether to adjust the proposal.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council and Ghana Private Road Transport Union have dismissed media reports of a 20 percent fare increase set for June 2, 2026, describing any unilateral adjustment as illegal and urging operators to maintain existing approved fares.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's recognised road transport operators have dismissed circulating media reports of a 20% public transport fare increase scheduled for June 2, 2026, stating no such adjustment has been approved. The GPRTU and GRTCC instructed all transport stakeholders to maintain existing approved fares and warned against unilateral fare increases until further notice.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council and Ghana Private Road Transport Union dismissed media reports of a planned 20% increase in public transport fares scheduled for June 2, 2026, stating no such adjustment has been approved and instructing all operators to maintain existing approved fares.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →