Relief for Commuters as GPRTU, GRTCC Suspend Decision on Transport Fare Hike

Ghanaian commuters have been handed temporary relief as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) put on hold any decision to increase public transport fares.

The two transport bodies say no new fare has been approved, following fresh consultations with the Ministry of Transport over a proposed review of transport fares for the 2026 fare window.

Proposed Fare Hike Put on Hold

The decision follows a meeting between the transport unions and the Minister for Transport and his technical team in Accra on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

During the engagement, the GPRTU and GRTCC presented a proposal for an upward adjustment in public transport fares, citing the rising costs involved in running commercial transport services.

However, the government’s GH¢2-per-litre intervention on diesel has introduced a new factor into the discussions, with both sides agreeing that its impact on transport operating costs must first be properly assessed.

Current Fares Remain in Force

In a joint statement, the unions stressed that no decision has been taken to adjust public transport fares.

This means passengers are expected to continue paying the existing approved fares across the country until a new fare structure is officially announced.

The GPRTU and GRTCC have consequently directed drivers, station masters and transport owners to maintain the current approved fares.

Technical Team Set Up

As part of the ongoing consultations, a joint team comprising representatives from the Ministry of Transport, GPRTU and GRTCC has been formed to examine the various cost components affecting public transport operations.

The team is expected to assess factors including fuel costs and other operational expenses before any final decision is reached.

The unions say the review is intended to ensure that any eventual adjustment is fair and considers the interests of both transport operators and passengers.

Commuters Urged to Remain Calm

The development comes after growing public attention surrounding a possible transport fare increase, with concerns that higher fares could place additional pressure on already stretched household budgets.

For now, however, commuters have been assured that there is no approved fare increase.

The transport unions have appealed to drivers, operators and passengers to remain calm and cooperative while consultations continue.

The outcome of the review is expected to be communicated to the public once the discussions are concluded.

For commuters, the message is clear: no new transport fare has been approved, and existing fares remain in force until further notice.