The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have suspended plans to increase public transport fares, pending further discussions with the government.
The decision follows a meeting between the two transport bodies and the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to discuss a proposed review of public transport fares for the 2026 fare period.
The unions had proposed an upward adjustment in fares, but the government’s GH¢2.00 per litre intervention on diesel has prompted further assessment of the impact of fuel costs on transport operations.
“No decision to adjust transport fares has been taken,” the GPRTU and GRTCC said in a joint statement.
According to the unions, both sides recognised the importance of the fuel intervention and agreed that its impact on operating costs should be assessed before any decision is taken on the proposed fare increase.
A joint team made up of representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the GPRTU and the GRTCC has since been constituted to review the various cost components.
The unions said the review is intended to ensure that any eventual fare adjustment is fair and reflects the interests of both transport operators and passengers.
“The outcome of this exercise will be communicated to the general public in due course,” the statement said.
In the meantime, the current approved transport fares remain in effect nationwide.
The GPRTU and GRTCC have directed drivers, station masters and transport operators to continue charging the existing fares until further notice.
“We wish to reassure the public that existing approved fares remain in force across the country,” the unions stressed.
The unions have also appealed to drivers, station masters, transport owners and passengers to remain calm and cooperative as consultations on the proposed fare adjustment continue.