Ghanaians will from today, October 29, 2022, officially pay more for transport services as the 19% increase in fares announced by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) takes effect.

The GPRTU announced the increase in fares earlier in the week.

It emerged that some public transport operators started implementing new transport fares, ahead of the implementation date.

As of Thursday morning, October 27, some commercial drivers and their conductors had started applying the new rate without regard for the concerns of unprepared passengers.

A trip from Pig Farm to Circle, which costs GH₵3.50 went for GH₵4.20. The new fare increased by 70 pesewas, as against the expected 66 pesewas.

Many registered their displeasure on the matter.

The GPRTU reached an agreement with President Akufo-Addo and other transport operators across the country on a 19% rate on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

The increase in fares has been attributed to the recent increases in fuel prices, as well as the galloping inflation and the Cedi’s current depreciation.

Transport fares have increased by 54% since the beginning of the year. Fifteen per cent in February and 20% in May. October marks the third time fares have been adjusted.