The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council has announced that transport fares will see a 20% increase effective Friday, August 8, 2025.
In a statement signed by the General Secretary of the Council, Emmanuel Ohene-Yeboah, and the Acting National Chairman of the Road Transport Coordination Council, Alhaji Tanko, the transport operators stated that the adjustment was made in line with administrative arrangements on public transport fares, which will affect taxis, intra-city services, popularly called trotro, intercity (long distance), and haulage transport.
The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council explained that the decision was influenced by three key factors:
The failure of prices of spare parts, goods, and services to respond to the 15% fare reduction implemented on May 21, 2025.
The recent introduction of a GH¢1.00 per litre fuel levy which has led to an estimated 8% increase in fuel prices.
Escalating vehicle maintenance costs due to deteriorating road conditions across the country.
All transport operators have been instructed to comply with the new fares and ensure they are visibly displayed at loading terminals. The Operators also called on drivers, passengers, and the general public to cooperate for the smooth rollout of the revised fares.
