Accra: The Ghana Road Transport Operators have announced a reduction in public transport fares by 15%, which will take effect from Saturday, May 24, 2025. This decision comes as a response to the decrease in petroleum product prices over recent months.
According to Ghana News Agency, the new fare adjustment will apply to various modes of public transport, including shared taxis, intracity (tro-tro), intercity (long distance), and haulage services. This reduction aligns with the administrative arrangement governing public transport fares in the country.
A joint statement issued by Mr. Godfred Abulbire, General Secretary of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union of the TUC, and Mr. Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah, General Secretary of the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council, emphasized the importance of adherence to the new fares. The statement, shared with the Ghana News Agency, urged all commercial transport operators to implement the revised fares and visibly display them at loading terminals.
The statement also called for cooperation from all operators, commuters, and the general public to ensure the smooth implementation of the fare reduction. The adjustment is expected to provide some relief to commuters and support the broader efforts to make transportation more affordable.
