The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced a 15% reduction in transport fares, effective Saturday, May 25, 2025.
The decision follows a meeting between the GPRTU’s National Executive and the Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, held on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Public Relations Officer Abbas Ibrahim Moro, who confirmed the adjustment, said it is a direct response to an 18% drop in fuel prices.
“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 told Accra-based 3news.
Mr. Moro explained that while the GPRTU typically uses one-third of any fuel price reduction as the basis for adjusting fares, this particular cut is meant to further ease the burden on passengers.
“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. We also expect our counterparts in the spare parts industry to follow suit and reduce their prices.
“We want to place on record that we did not wait for the other components of our cost build-up to reduce before implementing the 15% reduction,” he added.
Meanwhile, he warned that union members who fail to comply with the directive will face disciplinary action.
“If your union has decided, you have no option but to comply,” he cautioned.