GRTCC Suspends Planned 20% Public Transport Fare Hike

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has hit pause on its decision to increase public transport fares by 20%, a decision which was supposed to take effect on Friday, August 8, 2025.

This announcement was made by the Transport Ministry after a decision was made after a high-level meeting between the Transport Ministry and road transport unions on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

This meeting was held by the Transport Ministry to tackle rising concerns surrounding the lack of broader stakeholder consultations in making the decision about the transport fare increment.

In a statement issued by the Transport Ministry after the meeting, the various stakeholders had come to a unanimous decision to not implement the 20% increment, highlighting the need for inclusive deliberations and engagement on future fare adjustments.

“Transport Operators following the meeting 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 Transport Ministry also urged all operators to continue using the old prices, which were instituted in May 2025.

“Transport Operators have therefore agreed to maintain the implementation of the 15% reduction in public transport fares which took effect on 24th May, 2025.”

This decision is expected to bring some relief to commuters who have complained about the price hike.