Commuters across Ghana will soon pay more for public transport as fares are set to rise by 20% beginning Friday, August 8, 2025.
The increase, announced by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), comes in response to mounting operational costs faced by transport operators.
In a statement signed by GRTCC General Secretary Emmanuel Ohene-Yeboah and Acting National Chairman Alhaji Tanko, the Council cited three major reasons for the upward adjustment: the persistent high cost of spare parts, the impact of a new fuel levy, and the deteriorating condition of roads across the country.
The statement noted that although a 15% fare reduction was implemented in May to reflect falling fuel prices at the time, the cost of essential items such as spare parts and related services remained unchanged, offering no real financial relief to operators.
Adding to the financial strain is the newly introduced GH¢1.00 per litre fuel levy, which has raised pump prices by about 8%. This, transport unions say, has directly affected operating costs for drivers and haulage companies.
Poor road conditions have also driven up vehicle maintenance expenses, making it unsustainable for operators to continue running services at current fare levels.
The 20% fare hike will apply to all commercial transport modes, including shared taxis, intra-city minibuses (trotros), intercity buses, and haulage trucks.
“We kindly request all Commercial Transport Operators / Companies to comply with the new fares and post same at their loading terminals,” the GRTCC said, appealing to passengers and the general public to support a smooth implementation process.
The GRTCC urged all stakeholders to understand the challenges faced by transport providers and cooperate accordingly as the new fare regime takes effect.
