AMA arrests six drivers, mates over alleged overcharging of passengers

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has apprehended six commercial transport workers in the Central Business District (CBD) for charging passengers excessive fares to destinations such as Awoshie, Kasoa, and Madina. The trio of drivers and their "mates," who are bus conductors, were apprehended on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, during an enforcement operation led by the Assembly.

Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey had previously warned against commercial transport operators raising fares arbitrarily. The six individuals, comprising Joseph Bonney, Francis Morgah, and Foster Osei as drivers, along with Benjamin Ofori Atta, Emmanuel Aduafo, and Emmanuel Paa Ekow Amissah as bus conductors, were arrested according to the provisions of the AMA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) By-laws of 2017.

These bylaws strictly forbid commercial vehicle operators from charging more than the fares approved by the Assembly, in consultation with transport operator unions. During the operation, a Mercedes Benz Sprinter bus driver from the CBD to Awoshie was found charging GH¢15 per passenger, twice the permitted GH¢7.50 fare. Another Toyota Hiace from the CBD to Kasoa was intercepted, with its driver and mate arrested for demanding GH¢15 instead of the approved GH¢10.

A third Toyota Hiace, heading to Madina, had two operators arrested for charging GH¢10 instead of the approved GH¢8. The suspects were turned over to the police and are set to appear before the La Motor Court on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, for further legal proceedings. The Mayor emphasized that the Assembly's task force would continue to monitor transport terminals and loading points, and urged passengers to insist on paying approved fares and report any attempts by drivers or conductors to charge higher amounts. Public cooperation was deemed crucial in stopping this practice.