- The drivers' union has raised transport fares by 20%
- Drivers ask for passenger understanding
- The new fares will take effect on Monday, March 17
The Alliance of Drivers Ghana has announced a 20% increase in transport fares, starting Monday, March 17, due to rising fuel costs, higher engine oil prices, and the growing cost of vehicle spare parts.
In an interview, the group’s National Public Relations Officer, Kwaku Boateng, asked passengers to understand the financial struggles facing the transport industry.
He explained that drivers had been absorbing increased operational costs for months, but the ongoing rise in expenses made the fare increase necessary.
“The 2025 budget was presented, but there was no mention of reducing tariffs, even though the Finance Minister spoke extensively,” he said.
“We will raise our fares by 20%, and we ask our passengers to be patient as the cost of engine oil and spare parts has also risen.”
Ghana’s transport sector has been dealing with major economic difficulties in recent years, with frequent fuel price hikes and rising maintenance costs putting pressure on both drivers and passengers.
The higher prices of engine oil, tires, and spare parts, combined with inflation and currency depreciation, have made it hard for transport operators to keep their businesses running without adjusting fares.
Several transport unions and driver associations have called on the government for measures to reduce the financial burden on commercial drivers, but according to Boateng, these requests have had little effect.
