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Check out the list of new fares as drivers commence implementation of 20% increase

Public transport fares have gone up by at least 20 percent across some parts of the country, despite a warning by the government for drivers not to increase the fares.

The Ministry of Transport, in a directive issued on Sunday, April 14, 2024, called on the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to apprehend any driver found contravening the existing fare regulations.

The ministry urged drivers to keep charging the current fees set by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the TUC and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), as negotiations for revised public transport fares continue with the Road Transport Operators due to the recent surge in fuel prices and operational costs.

It now appears the drivers have called the bluff of the government by increasing the fares without any public announcement of an agreement by the ministry.

Most drivers of commercial public transport vehicles, popularly known as ‘trotro’, in the nation’s capital Accra have commenced charging new fares which shows a 20 percent increase across board.

GhanaWeb has obtained copies of some of the new fares commuters in the nation’s capital are paying.

Public transport users from the Kaneshie ‘trotro’ station going towards the 37 Military Hospital, Madina, Adenta, who used to pay GH¢7, GH¢8 and GH¢9, respectively, are now paying GH¢8.50, GH¢9.60 and GH¢11.60.

For travellers from the Circle ‘trotro’ station, the fares for Odorkor, Dzorwulu and Kasoa have increased from GH¢4.50, GH¢5.50 and GH¢9 to GH¢5.40, GH¢6.60 and GH¢11 respectively.

See the full list of fares in Accra below:

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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