The Ministry of Transport has issued a statement urging the public to dismiss reports indicating an alleged increase in public transportation costs nationwide.

According to the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU), as disclosed in a statement on Wednesday following a national management meeting held on January 16, 2024, at the Trades Union House, it was decided that transportation fares would be raised by 20% at all loading points of the Union, effective January 24, 2024.

The statement from GPRTU cited the necessity for this adjustment, attributing it to excessive taxes on spare parts that have negatively impacted their operations due to the rising prices of these components.

However, in response to GPRTU's announcement, the Ministry of Transport has called on the public to adhere to the existing transportation costs, disregarding any potential increases that commercial drivers may impose in the coming days.

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“There has not been any negotiation with the transport operators for a review of transport fares” the Ministry stated.

It further stated that, as in previous instances, the public will be duly informed when such negotiations and decisions are required.

The Ministry of Transport says it will continue to ensure “fair and reasonable public transport fares, keeping in mind the needs of transport operators and the general public.”