Public transport fares across Ghana will increase by 8% from Saturday, September 26, following an agreement between the government and transport operators.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) reached the agreement after final discussions with the Ministry of Transport over the 2026 fare review.
The increase will affect commercial public transport services including trotros and shared taxis, meaning commuters will begin paying revised fares nationwide from Saturday.
GPRTU Deputy Public Relations Officer Samuel Amoah said the union had initially pushed for a 30% increase because of rising operating costs.
The government and transport operators subsequently reviewed the cost components, including fuel, vehicle maintenance and spare parts, before settling on the 8% adjustment.
The consultations followed an earlier proposal from the transport unions for higher fares. A joint technical team comprising representatives of the Ministry of Transport, GPRTU and GRTCC was established to examine the various cost inputs.
The unions had previously instructed drivers and operators to maintain existing fares while the review was ongoing.
The new adjustment will therefore take effect on September 26, ending the current fare structure for commercial road transport services.