The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have announced, through a joint statement, plans to suspend the increase in public transport fares.
According to the two transport bodies, the decision follows engagement with the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The unions disclosed that they presented a proposal for an upward adjustment in fares; however, the government’s GH¢2.00 per litre intervention on diesel prompted further assessment of the actual impact of fuel costs on transport operations.
In a statement, the two transport bodies assured the public that existing approved public transport fares remain unchanged as consultations on a possible fare review continue.
In a press release dated Tuesday, September 8, the transport operators stated, “The leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) wishes to update the general public, our cherished passengers, drivers, station masters and transport owners on the ongoing engagement with the Ministry of Transport on the review of public transport fares for the 2026 fare window.
Consultations formally commenced at a meeting held with the Hon. Minister for Transport and his technical team in Accra on Tuesday, 8th September 2026. The meeting was held in the spirit of the long-standing social partnership between Government and Transport Operators, and in recognition of our shared responsibility to keep Ghana moving safely, reliably and affordably.
At the meeting, the Unions presented a proposal for an upward review of public transport fares. Government, on its part, briefed the Unions on prevailing macroeconomic conditions, ongoing measures to stabilise the Ghana cedi, and, in particular, the GH$ 2.00 per litre intervention on the price of diesel, which is intended to cushion transport operators and the travelling public.
Both parties acknowledged the value of the fuel intervention and agreed that its full impact on operating Costs, together with the proposal for fare increment, requires further engagement before any determination is made on fares. In this regard, no decision to adjust transport fares has been taken.
To ensure that the eventual outcome is fair in the best interest of both operators and the travelling public, a Team comprising representatives of the Ministry of Transport, the GPRTU and the GRTCC has been formed to review all cost inputs. The outcome of this exercise will be communicated to the general public in due course.
We wish to reassure the public that existing approved fares remain in force across the country. We therefore urge all our members, drivers, station masters and transport owners to maintain the current approved fares until further notice.
We further urge all drivers, station masters, transport owners and the travelling public to remain calm, orderly and cooperative as the process runs its full course”.
Earlier, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) revealed that they are preparing to announce new transport fares by the end of this week.
According to the GPRTU, the development follows another increase in petroleum prices.
Samuel Amoah, the union’s Deputy Spokesperson, highlighted that the decision has become necessary as transport operators continue to grapple with rising fuel prices.
He further disclosed in August that the GPRTU had proposed a 30% increase in transport fares at a meeting, but the proposed adjustment was suspended after the government announced a GH¢2 reduction.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Tuesday, September 1, Samuel Amoah stated, “Going forward, there is nothing we can do but to come out officially by increasing the fares for our drivers to also continue doing their business”.
“The leadership will also meet to take their decision, whether we are still going by the 30%, if it will come down to 20% or whatever.
I strongly believe by the close of this week, by the end of this week, something will come out for our drivers and then our passengers to also comply with,” he added.
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