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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced a 15% reduction in transport fares across the country, set to take effect on Saturday, May 25, 2025.
The decision follows a meeting between the GPRTU National Executive and the Minister of Transport. Public Relations Officer of the Union, Abbas Ibrahim Moro, confirmed the development in an interview with 3news.
“We just had a meeting with the Minister of Transport and we have agreed that effective Saturday, May 25, transport fares must be reduced by 15%,” he stated.
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According to him, the adjustment is in direct response to a recent 18% drop in fuel prices.
“We normally use one-third of the fuel price reduction to adjust fares, but we opted for 15% this time to reflect the fuel price trend,” he explained. “We also expect our counterparts in the spare parts industry to follow suit and reduce their prices.”
Moro emphasised that the Union acted swiftly and independently of other cost components, including spare parts and vehicle maintenance.
“We want to place on record that we did not wait for the other components of our cost build-up to reduce before the 15% reduction.”
He also issued a strong warning to GPRTU members who may defy the directive.
“If your union has decided, you have no option but to comply,” he said, adding that sanctions would be imposed on drivers and operators who refuse to implement the new fares.
The fare reduction is expected to bring some relief to commuters, many of whom have been grappling with high transport costs amid broader economic challenges.
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