Transport Fare Reduction: Drivers Who Refuse to Cut Fares on Saturday Will Face the Law – Transport Operators Warn
New fares take effect May 24 following an 18% drop in fuel prices; passengers urged to help enforce compliance
- Transport fares to drop by 15% on Saturday, May 24, following fuel price cuts
- Passengers urged to report drivers who fail to implement new fares
- Transport unions and ministry finalize measures to ensure smooth compliance
Passengers across the country have been urged to report any commercial driver who refuses to comply with the upcoming 15% reduction in transport fares, set to take effect on Saturday, May 24.
Speaking on the Ghana Se Sen, a morning show aired on Lawson TV/Radio on May 20, 2025, Yaw Barimah, spokesperson for the True Drivers Union, emphasized the importance of enforcing the new fare adjustments and holding non-compliant drivers accountable.
“We are appealing to all passengers — if a driver does not reduce the fare on Saturday, report him to the police. The law will deal with him accordingly,” Barimah stated firmly.
The fare reduction, which comes amid a nationwide drop in fuel prices, was agreed upon after a meeting between transport operators — led by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) — and the Minister of Transport.
Fuel prices have reportedly dropped by 18% since President John Mahama assumed office, prompting calls for a corresponding decrease in public transport costs.
Barimah explained that the 15% reduction could have been even higher, but negotiations were held back due to delays from spare parts dealers.
“We waited for them, but we could not delay any further. The fuel price has gone down significantly, and passengers deserve relief,” he added.
He also assured that discussions with drivers will be completed before Saturday to finalize and communicate the specific fare adjustments to prevent confusion.
“There will be no confusion on Saturday. We will work out the percentage clearly and inform both drivers and passengers,” he said.
Barimah took a swipe at critics questioning the fare reduction, reminding the public that transport operators have reduced fares under previous governments.
“If we reduced fares during the past administration, why can’t we do the same now?” he asked.
The transport unions say they are committed to ensuring compliance across the board and are counting on the public to help enforce the new fare structure by reporting violations promptly.
Passengers are advised to check updated fare charts, expected to be released by Friday, and be vigilant on Saturday as the new rates come into force.
