The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced a 15% reduction in transport fares, set to take effect on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
The decision follows a meeting held on Monday, May 19, between GPRTU executives and the Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe. According to GPRTU’s Public Relations Officer, Abbas Ibrahim Moro, the fare reduction is in response to an 18% drop in fuel prices.
“In line with our commitment to fair pricing, we’ve agreed to reduce fares by 15% starting this Saturday,” Mr. Moro said.
He explained that while the union typically adjusts fares by a third of any fuel price change, the leadership opted for a larger cut to offer greater relief to passengers.
Mr. Moro also called on other sectors, particularly the spare parts industry, to reflect the improved economic climate by lowering prices.
“We didn’t wait for other cost factors to come down before taking action. Our priority is to support government efforts to ease the cost of living,” he added.
He issued a strong warning to union members, emphasizing that the new fare structure is mandatory and any attempt to flout the directive will result in disciplinary measures.
“Once a decision is made by the union, full compliance is expected. There will be no exceptions,” he said.
Relatedly, a joint statement issued by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of TUC, Ghana, and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), and signed by their respective General Secretaries, Mr Godfred Abulbire and Mr Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah, has urged all commercial transport operators to adhere strictly to the revised fares.
The statement said: “We kindly request all Commercial Transport Operators to comply with the new fares and post same at their loading terminals.
The fares cover the following types of Road Transport Operations: shared taxis, intra-city (tro-tro), intercity (long-distance), and haulage services.
