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Public transport fares in Ghana will increase by 8% from Saturday, September 26, with the adjustment expected to affect millions of commuters using trotros, shared taxis and inter-city services.
Public transport fares in Ghana will increase by 8% from Saturday, September 26, with the adjustment expected to affect millions of commuters using trotros, shared taxis and inter-city services.
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Public transport fares in Ghana will increase by 8% effective Saturday, September 26, 2026, following an agreement between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) said the adjustment follows consultations held between September 8 and 22, 2026.
The increase will affect intra-city trotros, shared taxis, inter-city passenger services and haulage operations. It is the first official fare increase since transport fares were reduced by 15% in May 2025.
According to available urban mobility data, about 84% of passenger trips in Ghanaian cities are made using public transport, meaning the adjustment is expected to affect a large proportion of daily commuters.
Under the new fares, an intra-city trotro fare of GH¢5 will increase to GH¢5.50, while GH¢10 will rise to GH¢10.80. A GH¢15 fare will become GH¢16.20, and GH¢20 will increase to GH¢21.60.
For shared taxis, journeys of up to one kilometre will rise from GH¢1.70 to GH¢1.90, while journeys of up to four kilometres will increase from GH¢2.60 to GH¢2.90.
Inter-city fares will also be adjusted. A GH¢25 fare will rise to GH¢27, GH¢50 to GH¢54, GH¢100 to GH¢108 and GH¢300 to GH¢324.
The transport unions said the adjustment was based on changes in fuel prices, spare parts, vehicle maintenance and other operational expenses.
They also acknowledged government intervention on diesel prices, saying it had helped to moderate the extent of the fare increase.
The unions directed all commercial transport operators to comply with the approved fares and display the revised fare schedules at loading terminals and stations. Operators who charge above the approved rates could face sanctions.
Some transport operators and commuters have already expressed mixed reactions. While some drivers say rising operating costs have made fare adjustments necessary, passengers are concerned about the additional pressure on household budgets.
Appiah K. Adomako, Director for West Africa Regional Centre at CUTS International, said the increase would help operators meet rising costs but could also put additional pressure on households facing high living expenses.
He called for a transparent fare-adjustment formula that takes into account fuel, spare parts, maintenance, insurance, labour, exchange-rate movements and passenger capacity.
The GPRTU said it was working with transport unions, the Ministry of Transport and the Ghana Police Service to address unauthorised fare increases and ensure that operators comply with the approved rates.
The new fare schedule is expected to be issued to operators before the increase takes effect on Saturday.
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