Kumasi Mayor Cracks Down on Illegal Transport Fares as 'Short-Short' Scam Hits Commuters
KMA intensifies enforcement against drivers charging unapproved fares, targeting the exploitative 'short-short' practice that forces passengers to pay extra.
Transport fares jump 8% from September 26: What commuters will pay on taxis, trotros and long-distance buses
Ghana's transport unions have approved an 8% fare increase effective September 26, 2026, affecting all public transport modes nationwide.
NPA Chief Warns Against Illegal Fare Hikes as Fuel Prices Strain Transport Sector
The National Petroleum Authority boss expresses concern over transport operators circumventing government agreements to raise fares arbitrarily amid fuel price pressures.
Transport Fare Hike Blocked: NPA Chief Stands Firm Against GPRTU Demands
Ghana's ports authority chief rejects union push for transport fare increases, citing fuel subsidies and cedi strength.
AMA cracks down on overcharging: six transport operators arrested in Accra CBD
Accra Metropolitan Assembly arrests three drivers and three bus conductors for charging passengers above approved fares on major routes.
Kumasi transport operators halt services over GH¢1 fare increase, demand government talks
Commercial drivers in Kumasi have suspended operations, protesting arrests over informal fare adjustments amid fuel cost pressures.
Transport fares creeping up on Accra routes despite operators' 30% increase freeze
Commuters report unexpected fare hikes on multiple routes even as GPRTU maintains suspension of planned adjustment.
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Transport Ministry meets unions over controversial 30% fare hike proposal
Ghana's Transport Ministry sits down with GPRTU today to discuss operators' demand for a 30% fare increase amid fuel and parts cost pressures.