Public transport fares will increase by 8% effective Saturday, September 26, 2026, the first official increment since a 15% decrease in May 2025.
The announcement by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) comes after some commercial transport operators began implementing arbitrary fare increases on certain routes, citing rising operational costs.
Official statistics suggest that over 80% of urban residents rely on public transport for daily commutes, with a possible wider impact on prices of goods and services.
The new fares come after consultations between the Ministry of Transport and commercial road transport operators held from September 8 to 22, 2026. The adjustment will affect shared taxis, intra-city “trotro” services, inter-city long-distance transport, and haulage services.
For intra-city trotro services, a fare of GHC5 will increase to GHC5.50, while GHC10 will go up to GHC10.80. GHC15 will rise to GHC16.20, and GHC20 will increase to GHC21.60.
For shared taxis, a journey of up to one kilometre will increase from GHC1.70 to GHC1.90, while journeys of up to four kilometres will rise from GHC2.60 to GHC2.90. A journey of up to 20 kilometres will increase from GHC8.50 to GHC9.20, and journeys of up to 40 kilometres will rise from GHC18.70 to GHC20.20.
For inter-city services, a GHC25 fare will increase to GHC27; GHC50 to GHC54; GHC100 will become GHC108, while a GHC300 fare will increase to GH¢324.
The GPRTU and GRTCC said the adjustment took into consideration changes in ex-pump prices of petroleum products, spare parts, vehicle maintenance, and other operational costs. They said the factors were weighed against the financial challenges facing drivers and commuters.
Fuel prices have increased considerably this year, triggering agitations by private transport operators for increases. The last adjustment in public transport fares was the 15% downward review in May last year, following an agreement between transport unions and the Ministry of Transport based on decreasing fuel prices and the appreciation of the Ghana cedi.
The GPRTU and GRTCC have directed all commercial transport operators to comply with the approved fares and display the revised fare schedules at loading terminals and stations. They said operators who charged fares above the approved rates would face appropriate sanctions.
The joint statement was signed by the General Secretary of the GPRTU, Godfred Abulbire, and the General Secretary of the GRTCC, Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah.
