Also known as: MoT
Government agency involved in transport regulation, fare negotiations, and road safety, addressing fare increases and rising road deaths in 2026.
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The Chronicle
… The Ministry of Transport and other relevant agencies should engage the GPRTU and establish the extent to which such practices are occurring. …
Editorial: Is GPRTU Adding To Inflationary Pressures?Joy Online
… The Ministry of Transport says the new framework is intended to strengthen road safety, improve enforcement and ensure that road users understand their responsibilities. …
Jail term for preaching in commercial vehicles increased to eight monthsJoy Online
… He explained that the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive had worked with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of the Interior, the National Road Safety Authority and the Department of Urban Roads, among other stakehol …
Aayalolo buses not speeding on contra-flow lanes – GAPTE assures commutersJoy Online
… The 8% fare adjustment took effect last Saturday following engagements between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport. …
8% fare hike: Lack of coins forcing some fares to be rounded up – GRTCCJoy Online
… The fares were increased by 8% last Saturday following weeks of engagements between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport. …
Passengers decry non-uniform charges after 8% transport fare increaseJoy Online
… The fare increase follows consultations between the Ministry of Transport and commercial road transport operators from September 8 to 22, 2026, under the Administrative Instrument on Public Transport Fares. …
Public transport fares go up by 8% from September 26: Check how much you will payJoy Online
… The Ministry of Transport, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and Ghana Airports Company Limited should consider the following measures: Undertake comparative cost studies The Government should study selected developing and emerging economies where domestic airfares are lower. …
High Cost of Domestic Airline Fares: Can government do something about it?Joy Online
… The agreement brings an end to weeks of consultations between the Ministry of Transport and operators over adjustments to public transport fares for the 2026 fare window. …
Public transport fares to increase by 8% from September 26Daily Guide
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ministry of Transport are set to resume talks today over the Union’s proposed 30% increase in transport fares. …
GPRTU, Govt Deliberate 30% Fare Increment TodayJoy Online
… GPRTU Deputy Public Relations Officer, Samuel Amoah, said the union rejected a proposal from the Ministry of Transport for an increase of between 10% and 15% during their last meeting. …
GPRTU insists on 25% transport fare hike ahead of final talks with governmentThe Chronicle editorial argues that commercial drivers' refusal to accept low-denomination coins is causing upward price rounding that effectively exceeds the Ghana Private Road Transport Union's approved eight per cent transport fare increase, with commuters reportedly paying ten per cent or higher, and warns this practice adds to inflationary pressures.
13 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Chronicle editorial argues that commercial drivers' refusal to accept low-denomination coins is causing upward price rounding that effectively exceeds the Ghana Private Road Transport Union's approved eight per cent transport fare increase, with commuters reportedly paying ten per cent or higher, and warns this practice adds to inflationary pressures.
13 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ghana's new Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 increase the maximum prison sentence for preaching or selling goods in moving commercial vehicles from 30 days or up to three months to eight months, alongside fines of GH¢120 to GH¢600. The ban on such activities in motion is not new, but the tougher punishment represents a shift toward stricter enforcement.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive has assured commuters that Aayalolo buses operating on newly introduced contra-flow lanes are not speeding, with drivers receiving special training to ensure passenger safety. Safety was a major consideration in planning and implementation, with involvement from transport, security and road safety agencies.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Road Transport Coordinated Council says a shortage of coins in circulation is forcing some transport fares to be rounded up beyond the approved 8% increase, because exact change cannot easily be paid. The Council has deployed officers to monitor fares at various terminals in response to passenger complaints.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An 8% transport fare increase approved last Saturday has led to complaints from passengers in Accra that drivers are charging fares non-uniformly, with some imposing increases beyond the approved rate. Transport operators acknowledge reports of some drivers adjusting fares beyond the approved 8% and say efforts are underway to align them.
28 September 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 →
High domestic airfares reflect Ghana's broader "pricing culture" where many inputs and services cost more relative to incomes, plus aviation-specific expenses priced in dollars. Market consolidation from four competing airlines in 2012 to one player by 2017 has also contributed to rising prices.
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 and the Ministry of Transport are meeting today to discuss the Union's proposed 30% increase in transport fares, following a previous inconclusive meeting. GPRTU has clarified that no agreement has been reached to suspend the proposed increment.
22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has rejected the Ministry of Transport's proposal for a 10–15% fare increase and is insisting on no less than 25%, citing rising costs of fuel, spare parts, insurance premiums, DVLA charges, and lubricants.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
High domestic airfares reflect both aviation-specific costs and Ghana's wider "pricing culture," where hotels, accommodation, equipment, and services cost more relative to income levels than comparable offerings elsewhere. Market structure also matters: when the sector had four operators in 2012, fares were lower; consolidation to two main carriers today has contributed to price increases.
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 →
Ghana Standards Authority is strengthening enforcement of vehicle import standards from October 1, 2026, including restrictions on used vehicles above 15 years old, but a mechanical engineer argues that vehicle age alone should not be the primary measure of safety and reliability; the author contends that condition matters more than age, particularly given that over 90% of vehicles imported into Ghana are used vehicles.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has supported calls for a forensic audit into Ghana's COVID-19 expenditure, particularly the estimated GH¢780 million spent on fumigation, questioning why government agencies spent hundreds of millions on fumigation when existing contracts and capacity were already available and scientists said it was unnecessary.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament is reconsidering the Auditor-General's January 2023 report on COVID-19 expenditure after fresh investigation findings revealed gaps between funds approved by Parliament and amounts covered in the audit. South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor indicated Parliament may request a forensic audit from the Auditor-General if the latest findings confirm the initial report did not cover the full scope of approved spending.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has raised concerns about incomplete coverage in the Auditor-General's audit of COVID-19 expenditure approved by Parliament. He cited discrepancies including zero reported expenditure for Transport (GH¢299m approved) and Local Government (GH¢160m), and a shortfall in Education where GH¢316.1m was approved but only GH¢96.3m was audited.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has demanded a forensic audit of government COVID-19 expenditure, citing gaps in the Auditor-General's January 2023 report that did not cover the full spectrum of Parliament-approved COVID spending. He highlighted the Ministry of Transport's unapproved 299 million cedis and local government's unaudited 160 million cedis as examples requiring scrutiny.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Mayor has dismissed allegations by the NPP Minority that the Accra Metropolitan Assembly is deliberately targeting the Konkomba community in plans to construct a 24-hour market at the Konkomba Yam Market site, stating the Assembly has engaged leaders and traders before the project.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe said 2,954 people died in road crashes in 2025, the highest in over two decades, with crashes up 31.6 per cent between 2021 and 2025, calling for stronger stakeholder collaboration to reverse the trend.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government has adjusted the invitation list for a high-level meeting on border security and narcotics after Minority MP Sammi Awuku raised concerns about the absence of sector ministers from the original invitations. Awuku welcomed the adjustment, saying his advocacy was intended to promote accountability and ensure officials with direct political responsibility participate in addressing drug trafficking.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL's CEO says rising fuel prices alone cannot justify the Ghana Private Road Transport Union's proposed 30% increase in transport fares, arguing that other factors including the cedi-dollar exchange rate, spare parts, and insurance costs must also be considered. GOIL said it is assessing the situation and will seek ways to cushion consumers.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is rolling out updated road traffic regulations covering commercial motorcycles and tricycles, vehicle licensing, driver requirements, road safety, and digital traffic enforcement. The new framework, the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025 and Road Traffic Regulations 2026 with 247 regulations, replaces 2012 rules and is being disseminated by the Transport Ministry with the NRSA, DVLA, and police.
11 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 Minister of Transport has launched measures to reduce container clearance delays at Tema Port through closer collaboration among inspection and processing agencies, aiming to lower demurrage costs for businesses and consumers and speed up cargo movement.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Somoco Ghana Limited, the authorised distributor of Bajaj Automobiles, has launched its 2026 'Safe Journey' Road Safety Campaign in partnership with the National Road Safety Authority, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Ministry of Transport and Ghana Police Service. The campaign will focus on motorcycle and tricycle users through rider education, road-safety awareness, training, licensing support and promotion of protective equipment until December 2026.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Somoco Ghana Limited, the authorised distributor of Bajaj Automobiles, has launched its "Safe Journey" 2026 Road Safety Campaign in partnership with the National Road Safety Authority, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Ministry of Transport and Ghana Police Service. The campaign, running until December 2026, focuses on promoting safer road use and responsible riding for motorcycle and tricycle users through rider education, safety awareness, training, licensing support, and promotion of helmets and protective equipment.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe urged prospective commercial motorcycle, tricycle and quadricycle riders to undergo proper training, obtain licences and wear protective gear. He stressed that riding ability alone does not qualify someone for commercial operation, and that riders must comply with road traffic regulations and respect road signs.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Somoco Ghana Limited, authorized distributor of Bajaj Automobiles, has launched its "Safe Journey" 2026 Road Safety Campaign in partnership with the National Road Safety Authority, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Ministry of Transport, and Ghana Police Service. The initiative focuses on motorcycle and tricycle safety through rider education, training, licensing support via a Somoco Riding Academy, and promotion of helmets and protective gear.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →