The Ministry of Transport has dismissed the Concerned Drivers Association’s call for a 15% fare hike scheduled for November 2, urging the public to disregard the notice. Deputy Transport Minister Hassan Tampuli highlighted that fare adjustments are only made when necessary economic triggers—such as fuel price shifts and inflation—require it, adding that these indicators are currently stable.
Speaking on JoyNews, Mr. Tampuli emphasized, “There is no justification for an increase in lorry fares for the next six months. Ghana’s fuel prices remain among the lowest globally, well below one dollar per litre.”
Despite this, Concerned Drivers Association spokesperson David Agboado criticized the ministry’s stance, asserting that operators need the fare increase due to higher vehicle and spare parts prices. “Vehicle costs have jumped over 100%, and lubricants by more than 57%. This is a business, not charity—we’ll implement the 15% increase on November 2,” he argued.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has aligned with the ministry, calling the fare hike unauthorized. GPRTU’s Industrial Relations Officer Imoro Abass stated that fare changes require a thorough process and stakeholder collaboration.
Abass explained, “We determine fare adjustments by reviewing prices of essentials like lubricants, spare parts, and fuel. This planned hike didn’t go through any formal channels, so we ask the public to disregard it.”
The Ministry and GPRTU have assured citizens that no fare increase is warranted at this time, and any future changes will follow the appropriate processes.
