Public transport fares will increase by 20% effective Tuesday, 2nd June 2026, according to a joint statement from transport unions.
The nationwide fare hike affects all commercial public transport services, including intra-city buses (trotros), inter-city travel, and shared taxis.
In a joint statement, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the TUC and the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana attributed the rise to escalating vehicle operating costs, citing high fuel prices and expensive spare parts.
“It has become necessary and legitimate to review fares due to the sustained high cost of fuel and spare parts,” the statement read.
Transport operators emphasised that increased prices for maintenance essentials, such as tyres, engine oil, and batteries, have rendered fleet upkeep unsustainable.
Their unions acknowledged the financial burden on passengers, stating the fare adjustment was a last resort after exhausting other operational strategies.
To ensure compliance, approved fare charts will be displayed at all lorry stations nationwide before Tuesday.
Union leaders warned drivers against overcharging beyond the 20% increase.
A task force, collaborating with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), will monitor key stations to enforce rules and penalise violators.
The groups also called on the government to intervene by stabilising fuel prices and reviewing import taxes on spare parts, arguing such measures would offer long-term relief for operators and commuters.
The announcement was jointly signed by key union representatives, including Ben Boahen, Eric Lartey Lamptey, and Samuel Amoah of the GPRTU; Asonaba Nana Wiredu of the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana; Paa Willie and David Agboado of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana; and Yaw Barimah of the Commercial Operators/True Drivers.