Transport Fares to Increase by 30% Effective February 10
Alliance Drivers cite rising costs of fuel, spare parts, and maintenance as reasons for the fare hike
- Transport fares will rise by 30% starting February 10, 2025
- Drivers blame increased fuel, spare parts, and insurance costs for the hike
- The increase aims to offset high maintenance and repair expenses
The Alliance Drivers of Ghana have announced a 30 percent increase in transport fares, effective February 10, 2025.
In a press release, the Alliance Drivers of Ghana stated that the increase is due to a “substantial rise in the costs of fuel, spare parts, and insurance.”
The drivers also expressed concerns about the high cost of maintenance and repairs.
“We wish to inform the general public that all our stations will increase lorry fares by 30%, starting on February 10, 2025. How can we go to work and return home empty-handed? We are not receiving pay from the government. We are self-employed and managing ourselves to take care of our families.”
Below is the Alliance Drivers of Ghana’s full statement.
PRESS RELEASE 5th February 2025
ALLIANCE DRIVERS Of GHANA
30% Lorry Fare Increase
The Alliance Drivers of Ghana have cited media reports about the increase in fuel prices. Fuel prices have risen from 12.99 pesewas to 17 cedis.
All indications show that fuel prices and spare parts are gradually increasing. On December 5, petrol prices were raised from 12.99 pesewas to 13.43 pesewas per liter. Diesel went up from 13.23 pesewas to 13.99 pesewas per liter. On January 2, fuel prices were increased again. Petrol prices rose from 13.43 pesewas to 14.23 pesewas per liter, and diesel increased from 13.99 pesewas to 14.86 pesewas. On January 16, 2025, petrol prices went up again, from 14.23 pesewas to 15.27 pesewas per liter, while diesel prices increased to 15.99 pesewas per liter. On February 3, 2025, petrol prices were raised from 15.27 pesewas to 17.29 pesewas per liter, and diesel went up from 15.27 pesewas to 16.23 pesewas per liter.
Car insurance premiums were increased from 634 GHS to 710 GHS, and engine oil prices rose from 240 GHS to 280 GHS.
We wish to inform the general public that all our stations will increase lorry fares by 30% starting on February 10, 2025.
How can we go to work and return home empty-handed? We are not receiving pay from the government. We are self-employed, managing ourselves to take care of our families.
But every time we go to work, we return home with empty hands. We call on all drivers to take note, and we ask passengers to kindly bear with us and understand our decision. Things are difficult for drivers and car owners.
God bless our homeland Ghana and make drivers great and strong.
……signed…….
General secretary
George Bafffuor owusu Afriyie
Deputy national P.R.O
William Opoku Asare
National organiser
Mr Ishmael choba
