More commercial drivers are implementing a self-determined 20% hike in transport fares.
This follows what they say are delays by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, the Ministry of Transport and other stakeholders to announce new fares despite several meetings while the price of fuel and other inputs rise virtually daily.
Some pictures seen online show the Kaneshie transport station has increased its fares for passengers moving to Madina, New Town, 37 Military Hospital, Adenta, Botwe, Dodowa, Oyarifa and others.
| Journey within Accra | Old fare | New fare |
| Kaneshie - Madina | GH₵8.00 | GH₵9.60 |
| Kaneshie - New Town | GH₵5.00 | GH₵6.00 |
| Kaneshie - Botwe | GH₵10.00 | GH₵12.00 |
| Kaneshie - Dodowa | GH₵16.00 | GH₵19.20 |
| Kaneshie - 37 Military Hospital | GH₵7.00 | GH₵8.50 |
| Kaneshie - Adenta | GH₵9.00 | GH₵11.50 |
| Kaneshie - Nima-Mamobi | GH₵5.30 | GH₵6.50 |
Also, the transport station at the Nkrumah Circle released its new list of fares for passengers.
| Location | Old Price | New Price |
| Kaneshie | GH₵3.50 | GH₵4.20 |
| Odorkor | GH₵4.50 | GH₵5.40 |
| Bubuashie | GH₵4.50 | GH₵5.40 |
| Mallam | GH₵6 | GH₵7.20 |
| Kasoa | GH₵9.00 | GH₵11.20 |
| Dzorwulu | GH₵5.50 | GH₵6.60 |
| Liberia Camp | GH₵11.00 | GH₵13.20 |
Additionally, VIP JEOUN Transport has announced that effective Friday, April 26, they will increase their transport prices.
A statement issued by the management of VIP JEOUN Transport said it reduced its fares from GH₵120 to GH₵100 on December 20, 2022 and has remained same till date.
The following fares will now apply as the "NEW fares from 07:00 hours GMT on Friday."
EXECUTIVE COACHES:
- Accra - Kumasi Ghc 120.
- Accra - Sunyani Ghc 170.
- Accra - Takyiman Ghc 170.
- Accra - Sampa Ghc 190.
- Accra - Dormaa Ghc 180.
- Accra - Drobo Ghc 180.
- Accra - Kintampo Ghc 180.
- Accra - Nkoranza Ghc 170.
- Accra - Sefwi Juaboso Ghc 180.
- Accra - Ahafo Goaso Ghc 170.
- Accra - Ahafo Mim Ghc 170.
- Accra - Dunkwa Ghc 150.
- Accra - Asante Mampong Ghc 130.
- Accra - Asante Bekwai Ghc 140.
- Accra - Oboasi Ghc 145.
- Accra - Tamale Ghc 300.
- Accra - Yendi Ghc 315.
- Accra - Bolgatanga Ghc 340.
- Accra - Navrongo Ghc 350.
- Accra - Wa Ghc 320.
- Accra - Bawku Ghc 360.
- Accra - Atwima Nwabiagya Abuakwa Ghc 130.
- Kumasi - Goaso Ghc 60
- Kumasi - Mim Ghc 60.
- Kumasi - Sunyani Ghc 60.
- Kumasi - Wa Ghc 200.
- Kumasi - Tamale Ghc 170.
- Kumasi - Bawku Ghc 220.
- Kumasi - Bolga Ghc 210.
STANDARD TOUR COACHES:
- Accra - Kumasi Ghc Ghc 100.
- Accra - Sunyani Ghc 140
- Accra - Takyiman Ghc 140.
- Accra - Wenchi Ghc 150.
- Accra - Nsawkaw Ghc 160.
- Accra - Tamale Ghc 240.
- Accra - Bolgatanga Ghc 270.
- Accra - Bawku Ghc 280.
- Accra - Garu Ghc 290.
- Accra - Wa Ghc 260.
- Accra - Drobo Ghc 150.
- Accra - Dunkwa Ghc 130.
- Accra - Babiani Ghc 130.
- Accra - Sankore Ghc 140.
- Accra - Sefwi Bonsu Nkwanta Ghc 170.
- Accra - Sefwi Debiso Ghc 180.
- Accra - Sefwi Osei Kwadwo Kurom Ghc 190.
- Accra - Suaman Dadieso Ghc 180.
- Accra - Ahafo Goaso Ghc 140.
- Accra - Ahafo Mim Ghc 140.
- Accra - Prestea Ghc 130.
- Accra - Wassa Akropong Ghc 130.
- Accra - Yeji Ghc 160.
- Accra - Ejura Ghc 125.
- Accra - Asante Mampong Ghc 115.
- Accra - Enchi Ghc 155.
- Accra - Takoradi Ghc 95
Prior to this, taxi stations in some parts of the country, including the Greater Accra Region, had already been implementing the 20% increase.
The Ministry of Transport has warned against such actions until negotiations with leaders of transport operators have been concluded.
It has, therefore, entreated the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to be on the lookout for any driver who flouted the directive.
Also, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), which is advocating for a 30 per cent increment in transport fares, and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) jointly advised commuters against paying any unapproved new transport fares.
The Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, in an interview with JoyNews a week ago, said this proposal was taken due to this adverse economic climate.
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