Public transport fares go up by 8% from September 26: Check how much you will pay
Public transport passengers across Ghana will pay higher fares from Saturday, September 26, 2026, after the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) announced an eight per cent upward adjustment in approved fares.
Starting September 26, 2026, Ghana's public transport fares will see an 8% increase, affecting shared taxis, trotros, long-distance services and haulage. The new fares, set by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), are based on consultations with the Ministry of Transport and commercial road transport operators from September 8 to 22, 2026.
Shared taxi fares will increase across all distance categories, with a journey up to one kilometre rising from GH¢1.70 to GH¢1.90, and a journey of up to 40 kilometres increasing from GH¢18.70 to GH¢20.20. Trotro passengers will see fare hikes from GH¢5.00 to GH¢36.80. Long-distance travellers will pay up to GH¢324, with the lowest inter-city fare increasing from GH¢25 to GH¢27 and the highest fare rising from GH¢300 to GH¢324.
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