Road Transport Operators in Ghana have dismissed reports of a purported 20 percent upward adjustment in public transport fares expected to take effect from June 2, 2026.
According to the operators, no official engagement has taken place between the Ministry of Transport and the transport unions regarding any increment in transport fares, describing the announcement by the supposed group as illegal and unauthorized.
In a press release issued on June 1, 2026, the Executives of the Road Transport Operators stated that the reported fare increase did not follow the laid down fare adjustment protocols and procedures agreed upon between the Ministry of Transport and transport operators.
“The decision by the supposed group is illegal as it has not gone through the fare adjustment protocol and procedure agreed between the Ministry of Transport and the Road Transport Operators.”
The operators therefore urged the general public to disregard the publication, insisting that the existing approved transport fares remain in force until any official review is announced.
They further directed all road transport operators, unions, associations, drivers, vehicle owners, loading point managers and other stakeholders within the transport sector to refrain from implementing any unilateral fare adjustments.
“Accordingly, all road transport operators, unions, associations, drivers, vehicle owners, loading point managers, and allied stakeholders are hereby requested to maintain the existing approved fares and to refrain from implementing any unilateral fare adjustments until further notice.”
The transport operators explained that they are currently monitoring the next fuel pricing window and assured the public that any future fare adjustment would be officially communicated after proper consultations.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the interests and welfare of both drivers and commuters across the country.
The statement was jointly signed by the General Secretary of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Mr. Godfred Abulibre, and the General Secretary of the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), Mr. Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah, on behalf of Road Transport Operators.
Copies of the release were distributed to the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, National Petroleum Authority, all press houses, Regional Coordinating Directors and all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.
Source: Newspyramid.com
