The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) is deploying undercover officers to monitor commercial transport fares and arrest drivers charging commuters above approved rates, as authorities move to curb unauthorised fare increases across the capital.
Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, said the personnel will board commercial vehicles as ordinary passengers, particularly during early morning and rush-hour periods, to identify drivers who impose higher fares when passenger demand is high.
“The practices are unacceptable,” Allotey said, warning that drivers found charging unauthorised fares would be arrested and dealt with in accordance with the law.
Allotey said some commuters are being charged significantly above approved fares, putting additional pressure on household transport costs.
The AMA will work with security agencies to enforce approved fares on major routes and terminals, including Lapaz, Kaneshie, Madina, Nima, Pokuase, Nsawam and Circle.
The Assembly will also formally notify transport stations and operators of the directive and remind drivers of their obligation to charge approved fares.
Transport costs have wider implications for inflation and business expenses. The Bank of Ghana previously identified a temporary increase in transport fares as one factor behind the rise in inflation in June 2026.
The AMA has urged commuters to report arbitrary fare increases, providing vehicle registration numbers through 0544 916 4628, as the Assembly intensifies monitoring across Accra’s public transport system.
