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Transport Fares to Rise by 8% From Saturday – GPRTU

Kwaku Antwi Boasiako September 23, 2026 2 min read

Transport fares across the country are expected to increase by 8% from Saturday, September 26, 2026, following an agreement between the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ministry of Transport.

The new adjustment comes after weeks of negotiations between transport operators and the government over rising fuel and operational costs.

The GPRTU had initially pushed for a significantly higher increase, with the union proposing an adjustment of up to 30% to reflect the financial pressures facing commercial transport operators.

However, the union eventually settled on an 8% increase after the Ministry of Transport assured operators that efforts were underway to secure a reduction in fuel prices in the next pricing window.

Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, said the union had been seeking an increase of at least 25% but agreed to the lower adjustment following discussions with the ministry.

Speaking on the Channel One Newsroom on Tuesday, September 22, Mr Amoah said operators were already struggling with rising costs and, in some cases, were operating at a loss.

He explained that the union accepted the 8% adjustment partly because of the expectation that fuel prices would decline in the coming pricing window.

According to him, the GPRTU also considered the impact of a substantial fare increase on commuters before agreeing to the lower figure.

Mr Amoah, however, warned that the union could reopen discussions with the government if the expected reduction in fuel prices fails to materialise.

“It’s a promise given to us and if it fails, we will still go back to the ministry to let them know that the promise given to us has not been fulfilled. Then we will see what will help our operations,” he said.

The latest adjustment means passengers will begin paying higher fares from September 26, although the actual amount payable on individual routes will depend on the existing fare for each journey.

The GPRTU says it will continue engaging the government on fuel prices and other operating costs as it seeks measures to keep commercial transport services viable while limiting the impact of fare increases on commuters.

Kwaku Antwi Boasiako