The Chamber for Price Control Ghana (CPCG) has issued a warning to transport operators across the country against overcharging passengers, stating that the practice constitutes an offence under the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519). According to the Chamber, transport operators are required to charge approved fares, and offenders could face fines, prosecution and possible suspension of their operating licences. This move is part of the Chamber's efforts to protect the interests of passengers and ensure that the transport sector operates within the confines of the law.
Mr Seth Azaglo-Tay, Executive President of CPCG, emphasized that the Chamber remains committed to promoting fair prices, protecting consumers and promoting accountability within various sectors of the economy, including public transportation. He stated that transport operators have an obligation to charge only approved fares for their routes, and any deviation from the approved rates would constitute a breach of the regulations. The Chamber's campaign against overcharging is aimed at ensuring that operators who flout the regulations face the full rigors of the law.
Mr Azaglo-Tay warned that persistent offenders risk losing their operating licences, adding that the Chamber would not relent in its efforts to ensure compliance. He appealed to transport operators to see the regulation not as a punitive measure, but as a call to professionalism, honesty and responsibility in the discharge of their duties to the travelling public. The Chamber's goal is to build trust between operators and passengers by ensuring that fair fares are charged.
Fair fares are essential to building trust between operators and passengers, and providing passengers with value for money would help strengthen confidence in public transport services. Mr Azaglo-Tay urged operators to comply with the law and charge passengers the approved fares, saying that this is fundamental to building a transport sector that is fair and responsive to the needs of the travelling public.
The Chamber encourages passengers who encounter cases of overcharging to report them to the appropriate authorities, saying public vigilance is key to ensuring compliance in the transport sector. Mr Azaglo-Tay reiterated the Chamber's commitment to working with stakeholders, including transport unions and regulatory bodies, to promote fair fares and improve service delivery towards building a stronger and more accountable transport sector.
The Chamber, in collaboration with relevant state agencies, will intensify monitoring to promote fairness for operators and passengers. Mr Azaglo-Tay urged transport operators nationwide to comply with the regulations, warning that failure to do so would result in consequences. The Chamber's efforts aim to promote a fair and responsive transport sector that meets the needs of the travelling public.
The warning comes as part of the Chamber's broader mandate to promote accountability and fairness in various sectors of the economy. By working with stakeholders and enforcing regulations, the Chamber aims to build a stronger and more accountable transport sector that benefits both operators and passengers. The Chamber's commitment to protecting the interests of passengers and promoting fair prices underscores its role in ensuring that the transport sector operates within the law.
Key points
- The Chamber for Price Control Ghana warns transport operators against overcharging passengers, with offenders facing fines, prosecution and possible suspension of operating licences.
- Transport operators are required to charge approved fares, and the Chamber will intensify monitoring to promote fairness for operators and passengers.
- The Chamber encourages passengers to report cases of overcharging, saying public vigilance is key to ensuring compliance in the transport sector.
