Public Transport Fares to Increase by 20% from August 8 – GRTCC
The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has announced a 20% increase in public transport fares, set to take effect from Friday, August 8, 2025.
This fare hike will apply to all forms of public transportation across the country, including shared taxis, intra-city “trotro” services, long-distance intercity buses, and haulage trucks.
In a statement made available to Adom News, the Council urged commuters, transport operators, and the general public to support the smooth implementation of the new fares.
According to the GRTCC, the decision was driven by the deteriorating state of roads nationwide, which has led to a significant rise in vehicle maintenance costs. Transport operators have raised concerns that their operational costs have continued to climb, despite a previ...