The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has suspended its proposed 20% increase in public transport fares following a crucial meeting with the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The move comes in response to mounting public concern and criticism over the lack of extensive stakeholder engagement prior to the planned fare adjustment.
On Tuesday, August 5, Road Transport Operators had announced a nationwide 20% increase in fares, set to take effect on Friday, August 8, 2025. The proposed hike, in line with the Administrative Arrangement on Public Transport Fares, would have affected shared taxis, intra-city buses (trotro), intercity (long-distance) travel, and haulage services.
However, in a statement issued on Thursday, August 7, the transport union confirmed that it had agreed to suspend the planned increment and instead continue enforcing the current fare reduction.
“Transport Operators have agreed to suspend the purported 20% increment in public transport fares as a result of the lack of broader consultations on the decision,” the statement read.
The GRTCC further directed all operators to strictly adhere to the existing 15% fare reduction, which has been in effect since May 24, 2025.
The Council assured the public that future fare adjustments will be guided by inclusive dialogue and due process, ensuring that the concerns of all stakeholders are taken into account.
