Ghanaians who rely on commercial transport will begin paying new public transport fares from Saturday, September 26, 2026, after the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) announced an 8% adjustment nationwide.
The revised fares will affect shared taxis, intra-city trotros and inter-city transport services, with operators directed to display the approved fare schedule at their loading terminals and stations.
The adjustment follows consultations between the transport authorities and commercial road transport operators held between September 8 and 22. The unions said the new rates take into account changes in fuel prices, spare parts, vehicle maintenance and other operating costs.
New Trotro Fares in Ghana
Under the revised schedule, a standard intra-city fare of GH¢5 will increase to GH¢5.50, while a journey previously costing GH¢10 will now cost GH¢11.
Other intra-city fares have also been adjusted. A GH¢30 journey will increase to GH¢32.40, while the highest listed intra-city fare of GH¢34 will rise to GH¢36.80.
The changes are based on the approved transport fares that took effect in May 2025.
For commuters, the practical effect will depend on the route and distance travelled, meaning passengers should check the applicable fare for their specific journey rather than applying a flat 8% increase to every trip.
New Taxi Fares: Shared Taxi Fares Also Increase
Shared taxi passengers will also see increases under the new schedule.
For example, a shared taxi journey covering up to four kilometres will rise from GH¢2.60 to GH¢2.90.
A journey currently costing GH¢18.70 for distances of up to 40 kilometres will rise to GH¢20.20.
Inter-City Transport Fares
Inter-city fares are also included. A fare of GH¢25 will increase to GH¢27, while a GH¢100 journey will rise to GH¢108.
At the upper end of the published schedule, a GH¢300 fare will increase to GH¢324.
GPRTU Fare Increase: Why Are Transport Fares Increasing?
The GPRTU and GRTCC said the adjustment reflects changes in the cost of operating commercial vehicles.
These include petroleum prices, spare parts, vehicle maintenance and other operational inputs.
The transport operators also acknowledged government intervention on diesel prices, saying it helped moderate the size of the increase.
The new adjustment therefore represents an agreed nationwide fare revision rather than individual operators being permitted to arbitrarily determine their own prices.
Operators Warned Against Overcharging
Commercial transport operators have been instructed to comply with the approved fare schedule and display it at loading terminals and stations.
The unions have also warned that drivers who charge passengers above the approved fares could face sanctions.
This means commuters who are charged more than the applicable approved fare can refer to the displayed schedule when challenging the amount being demanded.
New Transport Fares Take Effect Saturday: See How Much You Will Pay – Key Details at a Glance
- New increase: 8%
- Effective date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Affected services: Trotros, shared taxis and inter-city services
- GH¢5 fare: GH¢5.50
- GH¢10 fare: GH¢11
- GH¢30 fare: GH¢32.40
- GH¢100 inter-city fare: GH¢108
- GH¢300 fare: GH¢324
- Operators are required to display approved fares
- Overcharging may attract sanctions
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What Commuters Should Know
The revised fares take effect nationwide from Saturday, meaning passengers should expect the new rates to apply from the beginning of the implementation date.
Commuters are encouraged to check the fare applicable to their route and distance, particularly because not every journey will experience the same numerical increase.
The unions have also asked operators to comply with the approved schedule rather than charging amounts above the published rates.
For millions of Ghanaians who depend on trotros and taxis every day, the new fares will become an immediate part of their transport costs from Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the new transport fares take effect in Ghana?
The new fares take effect nationwide on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
How much is the transport fare increase?
The approved increase is 8% across the affected commercial transport services.
Can trotro drivers charge more than the new approved fare?
Operators have been directed to comply with the approved fares, and the unions have warned that charging above the approved rates may attract sanctions.
Will all trotro fares increase by the same amount?
No. The increase is calculated from the applicable approved fare, so the actual increase depends on the route and existing fare.
The revised transport fares are expected to become one of the most closely watched changes affecting commuters across Ghana as the new rates take effect this weekend.
