Public transportation costs have surged by a minimum of 20 percent in certain regions, defying government advisories against fare hikes.The Ministry of Transport, in a directive released on Sunday, April 14, 2024, instructed the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to detain any driver violating established fare regulations.

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Drivers were urged by the ministry to maintain the current fares set by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the TUC and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) during ongoing negotiations for revised public transportation fares, attributed to recent spikes in fuel prices and operational expenses.

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Despite this, drivers have apparently disregarded the government's stance by implementing fare increases without any official announcement of a ministry-approved agreement.In Accra, the capital city, a majority of commercial public transportation operators, known as "trotro" drivers, have begun imposing new fares reflecting a 20 percent rise across all routes.

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GhanaWeb has acquired documentation illustrating the updated fares being paid by commuters within Accra.For instance, commuters traveling from the Kaneshie "trotro" station towards the 37 Military Hospital, Madina, and Adenta, who previously paid GH¢7, GH¢8, and GH¢9, respectively, are now charged GH¢8.50, GH¢9.60, and GH¢11.60.

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Similarly, passengers departing from the Circle "trotro" station to Odorkor, Dzorwulu, and Kasoa have observed fare hikes from GH¢4.50, GH¢5.50, and GH¢9 to GH¢5.40, GH¢6.60, and GH¢11 correspondingly.Here's the comprehensive list of Accra's fare adjustments:<img src="

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