Despite a nationwide directive for public transport fares to be reduced by 15%, many commercial drivers and their conductors—popularly known as ‘trotro mates’—are refusing to comply, leaving commuters frustrated and out of pocket.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) announced the reduction on Wednesday, May 21, with the new fares expected to take effect from Saturday, May 24.
The adjustment was attributed to the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi, particularly against the US dollar, following consultations between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport.
However, a week after implementation, it appears the new fare structure is being largely ignored in some areas. Passengers continue to pay the old rates, even on routes where the reduced fares should apply.
Reports of overcharging have surfaced on social media, with some civic-minded Ghanaians publicly calling out drivers and mates who flout the directive.
Because he refuse not to reduce the price of the fare,he go hear am pic.twitter.com/1DLnwjJ4gF
— VICTOR SEGBEFIA 💸🇨🇦🇬🇭 (@KellySewornu) May 25, 2025
A lady reports an altercation between passengers and a driver at Circle, Accra, after the driver of a vehicle they boarded returned them midway back to Circle.
This followed a disagreement over the driver’s refusal to reduce transport fares by 15% as directed by transport… pic.twitter.com/cAbYkHZPjI
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) May 25, 2025
Between a group of passengers and a trotro mate over GPRTU’s directive for a 15% reduction in transport fares. pic.twitter.com/4ZrnaL0rbw
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) May 26, 2025
