Transport operators in Ghana have announced a 15% reduction in transport fares, effective Saturday, May 24, 2025.
The decision follows successful negotiations between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport, aimed at aligning transport costs with prevailing economic conditions.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the umbrella body, attributed the fare reduction to the sustained appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar in recent months, which has significantly eased the cost of fuel—a major cost driver in the transport sector.
Fuel prices have seen a consistent drop over the past weeks, prompting calls from the public for corresponding decreases in transportation costs.
The Ministry of Transport welcomed the move.
Commuters have expressed optimism about the fare cut, particularly as families and workers navigate the pressures of rising living costs.
Many see this as a hopeful signal that broader consumer costs could soon follow a similar downward trend.
The new fares will apply to all intra-city (trotro), inter-city (long-distance), and commercial taxi services under the GPRTU’s purview.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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