The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) Head of Industrial Relations, Alhaji Abass Imoro, once again warn of a possible increase in transport fares.
According to Alhaji Abass Imoro, if the VIP is allowed to increase transport fares by 25%, they will also increase fares.
In a post shared by TV3, Alhaji Abass Imoro is quoted to have said, “If VIP is allowed to increase transport fares by 25 per cent, the union will instruct all GPRTU members to also increase fares”.
His remarks follow the Private transport operator VIP Jeoun Transport has announced an increase in its prices effective Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
According to the VIP, they last reviewed fares on April, 26,2024.
The VIP in their statement did not disclose their reasoning behind the upward adjustment to their fares.
In a post on Facebook, VIP stated, “VIP JEOUN Transport announces fare increase effective Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
VIP JEOUN Transport first published this notice on 14/03/25 and SUSPENDED on 18/03/25.
VIP JEOUN Transport last reviewed fares on April, 26,2024. The fares are categorised as EXECUTIVE and STANDARD TOUR”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “What causes this sudden increase in your fares? I’d like to understand the reasoning behind this decision, as it seems to be affecting the economy and inflation, relying on your transport services. I hope this decision doesn’t negatively impact your customer base. It’s crucial for your business to maintain customer trust and satisfaction, especially with the fare increase. Perhaps you could consider offering additional services or benefits to justify the new prices. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this”.
“You are just enjoying the monopoly. How I wish Intercity STC Coaches Limited would be up and doing”, a netizen added.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the government is prepared to shield Ghanaians from rising fuel costs.
Mahama disclosed that his government will roll out targeted measures to protect consumers if rising global oil prices begin to significantly impact domestic fuel costs.
Speaking at a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations, the President stated, “Things were sailing quite smoothly, and indeed, we’re beginning to enjoy some of the lowest fuel prices in a long time. The push factor in the oil price build-up is coming from the price of crude oil and finished products”.
“If this continues, then we will have to take some firm decisions”.
Mahama explained, “Some of the options available to us include adjusting margins to ease the burden on consumers and also reviewing the development levy to provide relief”.
“Fuel drives the transport sector, and transport is a major contributor to inflation. When fuel prices rise, the cost of moving goods, especially food, also increases, affecting the overall cost of living,” he said.
See the post below:
Alhaji Abass Imoro, Head of Industrial Relations for GPRTU, has warned that if VIP is allowed to increase transport fares by 25 percent, the union will instruct all GPRTU members to also increase fares.#GhanaTonight #TV3GH pic.twitter.com/4xjeETEp0L
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) April 8, 2026