Public transport fares in Ghana will go up by 8% from Saturday, September 26, 2026, following an agreement between the government and transport unions.
The new fares were agreed after weeks of discussions between the Ministry of Transport and the transport unions over the 2026 fare review.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) had pushed for an upward adjustment, citing rising costs of vehicle operations and maintenance.
During their first meeting with the Ministry on September 8, the unions presented their proposals while the government outlined measures to cushion both operators and commuters. These included a GH¢2 per litre intervention on diesel.
A joint team involving officials from the Ministry, GPRTU and GRTCC was subsequently formed to assess the different cost factors and arrive at an agreed fare adjustment.
While the discussions continued, the unions warned drivers and transport operators against charging passengers fares above the officially approved rates.
The GPRTU and Progressive Transport Owners’ Association (PROTOA) had also stated on September 16 that no official fare increase had been announced at the time.
With the latest agreement now in place, commuters will begin paying the revised fares on September 26. The adjustment will apply to trotros, shared taxis and other commercial public transport services.
The review was driven by concerns over increasing costs for vehicle maintenance, spare parts and other operational expenses, while the impact of higher fares on commuters was also considered during the negotiations.
