Transport Operators in Ghana consisting of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has rescinded decision to increase transport fares by 20% from March 20, 2025.
The Group in a statement on March 18 said the decision follows a meeting with the Transport Minister to discuss issues pertaining to transport operations.
According to the Transport Operators, there is currently no justification for an increase in transport fares as the major cost component of our operations has not significantly increased at the moment.
“We have, therefore, agreed to maintain the existing fares and allow the Government to settle before any further negotiations,” the statement noted.
“We reaffirmed our commitment to providing reliable and safe services to all passengers and further agreed to reconvene to reassess the situation and make necessary adjustments should economic conditions change,” the statement added.
The Road Transport Operators informed the general public that only GPRTU and GRTCC are mandated to negotiate and announce public transport fares in the country. They urged the public to disregard any announcement on increase in public transport fares which is not emanating from them.
