Transport fares in Ghana are set to increase by 20 percent starting Monday, March 17, according to an announcement by the Alliance of Drivers Ghana.

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The decision comes in response to rising fuel prices, increasing costs of engine oil, and the soaring prices of vehicle spare parts.

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Kwaku Boateng, the group’s National Public Relations Officer, explained in an interview with the media that drivers have been struggling with mounting operational costs for months.

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He urged commuters to understand the financial strain on the transport sector, emphasizing that the fare adjustment was unavoidable.

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Boateng also criticized the 2025 budget, stating that it failed to address tariff reductions for drivers despite a lengthy presentation by the Finance Minister.

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“The 2025 budget came, and we heard nothing about tariff reductions, yet the Finance Minister stood and spoke the whole day.

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“We are going to increase our fares by 20 percent, and we are pleading with our passengers to bear with us because the price of engine oil and spare parts have all gone up.”

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Ghana’s transport sector has been facing severe economic challenges, with persistent fuel price hikes and increasing maintenance costs affecting both drivers and commuters.

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The combination of inflation, currency depreciation, and rising expenses has made it difficult for transport operators to sustain their businesses without adjusting fares.

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Although transport unions and driver associations have repeatedly called on the government to introduce policies that alleviate the financial burden on commercial drivers, Boateng expressed frustration that these appeals have not been met with any significant response.

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