The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) announced an 8% upward adjustment in approved fares for public transport passengers across Ghana, effective September 26, 2026. This decision follows consultations between the Ministry of Transport and commercial road transport operators from September 8 to 22, 2026. The fare increase considers changes in ex-pump prices of petroleum products, spare parts, vehicle maintenance, and other operational costs.
The new fares will affect various transport services, including shared taxis, intra-city trotros, and inter-city long-distance services, as well as haulage services. According to the transport operators, the 8% increase was calculated based on the approved fares that took effect on May 24, 2025. The GPRTU and GRTCC stated that the adjustment takes into account the financial pressures on drivers and commuters.
For shared taxi services, passengers will see increases across all distance categories. A journey of up to one kilometer will increase from GH¢1.70 to GH¢1.90, while a journey of up to four kilometers will rise from GH¢2.60 to GH¢2.90. The maximum shared taxi fare listed in the schedule is GH¢20.20, up from GH¢18.70.
The revised intra-city trotro fares range from GH¢5.50 to GH¢36.80. Passengers who currently pay GH¢5 will pay GH¢5.50, while those paying GH¢6 will pay GH¢6.50. The highest listed fare of GH¢34 will increase to GH¢36.80. The full trotro schedule contains various fare levels, with passengers paying more for longer distances.
Long-distance travelers will also experience fare increases, with the lowest listed inter-city fare, GH¢25, increasing to GH¢27. A fare of GH¢100 will now be GH¢108, while the GH¢150 fare increases to GH¢162. At the top end of the schedule, a fare of GH¢300 will rise to GH¢324, representing an increase of GH¢24.
The GPRTU and GRTCC expressed appreciation to the Minister for Transport and other stakeholders for constructive negotiations. They specifically acknowledged the government's intervention on the price of diesel, which they said had "materially moderated" the extent of the fare increase. The unions have directed all commercial transport operators to comply strictly with the approved rates and display the revised fare schedule conspicuously.
The revised fares become effective on September 26, 2026, and passengers should expect to pay between GH¢1.90 and GH¢20.20 for shared taxi services, GH¢5.50 and GH¢36.80 for trotro services, and GH¢27 and GH¢324 for inter-city services. The unions urged commuters to report instances of charging above the approved rates and warned that drivers or transport operators who charge more than the approved fares will face sanctions.
Key points
- The 8% fare increase was calculated based on the approved fares that took effect on May 24, 2025.
- The new fares consider changes in ex-pump prices of petroleum products, spare parts, vehicle maintenance, and other operational costs.
- The revised fare schedule is the official reference for operators and passengers, and commuters are urged to report instances of charging above the approved rates.
