The Public Relations Officer of the True Drivers Union, Yaw Barimah, has dismissed claims that the union is responsible for recent transportation fare increases, emphasizing that the issue has long been on the union’s radar.
He, has, however, expressed concern over the apparent scarcity of vehicles during peak evening hours, noting, “it’s mind-boggling how vehicles seem to become scarce around 3 p.m. as the evening approaches,” which contributes to the hikes.
Speaking on Onua FM’s morning show, Yen Nsempa on Thursday, January 15, 2026, he highlighted that while overcharging of passengers in Accra is concerning, the situation in Kumasi appears to be even worse.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport has announced plans to hold critical talks with commercial transport operators to address growing concerns over the alleged deliberate creation of scarcity in the sector, which some fear is being used to justify fare hikes.
Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, revealed the plans during the Government Accountability Series briefing in Accra on Wednesday, January 14.
The upcoming meeting will also review general transport fares in light of recent and consistent reductions in fuel prices.
Historically, commercial transport operators have used fuel price increases to justify fare increments but have not applied similar adjustments when fuel prices fall. Recently, operators have cited the rising cost of automobile spare parts as a rationale for maintaining current fares, which were last reduced by 15 per cent in May 2025, a first in many years.
The government is expected to use the upcoming dialogue to ensure fare structures remain fair and reflective of actual operating costs, while also addressing concerns about the deliberate creation of vehicle scarcity.
