The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have suspended plans to increase public transport fares on hold as discussions with the government continue.
The decision follows a meeting between the two transport bodies and the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to consider a proposed adjustment to fares under the 2026 fare review window.
The unions had submitted a proposal for higher fares, citing operating costs. However, the government’s GH¢2.00 per litre reduction in the cost of diesel has prompted a fresh assessment of the effect of fuel prices on transport operations.
In a joint statement, the GPRTU and GRTCC said no new fares had been approved.
“No decision to adjust transport fares has been taken.”
A joint working team made up of officials from the Ministry of Transport, the GPRTU and the GRTCC has been established to examine the various cost components affecting public transport operations.
The unions said the review would help determine an appropriate fare that reflects the realities facing transport operators while also considering the financial burden on passengers.
They said the outcome of the consultations would be announced once the assessment was completed.
“The outcome of this exercise will be communicated to the general public in due course,” the statement said.
Until then, passengers will continue to pay the existing approved fares across the country.
The GPRTU and GRTCC have directed drivers, station masters and transport owners to maintain the current fares until further notice.
“We wish to reassure the public that existing approved fares remain in force across the country,” the unions stressed.
The transport bodies have also appealed to drivers, transport operators and passengers to remain calm and cooperate with one another while the consultations continue.
