Transport operators in Ghana, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), have withdrawn their decision to raise fares by 20% starting March 20, 2025.

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In a statement released on March 18, the group explained that the decision was made after a meeting with the Minister of Transport to discuss issues affecting the transport sector.

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They stated that there is currently no strong reason to justify an increase in fares since the key cost factors in their operations have not risen significantly.

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“We have, therefore, agreed to maintain the existing fares and allow the Government to settle before any further negotiations,” the statement noted.

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“We have, therefore, agreed to maintain the existing fares and allow the Government to settle before any further negotiations,” the statement noted.“We reaffirmed our commitment to providing reliable and safe services to all passengers and further agreed to reconvene to reassess the situation and make necessary adjustments should economic conditions change,” the statement added.

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The Road Transport Operators informed the general public that only GPRTU and GRTCC are mandated to negotiate and announce public transport fares in the country. They urged the public to disregard any announcement on increase in public transport fares which is not emanating from them.

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