Road Transport Operators have dismissed reports of a purported 20 percent increase in public transport fares scheduled to take effect on June 2, 2026.

In a press release, the operators said they had not engaged the Ministry of Transport on any fare adjustment and described the reported increase as unauthorised.

According to the statement, any decision to increase transport fares must follow established protocols and procedures agreed upon between the Ministry of Transport and Road Transport Operators.

The operators stated that the purported fare adjustment did not go through the required process and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

They also directed all road transport operators, unions, associations, drivers, vehicle owners, loading point managers and other stakeholders to maintain the existing approved fares and refrain from implementing any unilateral fare increases until further notice.

The statement noted that transport operators are monitoring the next pricing window and indicated that the public would be informed should any fare adjustment become necessary.

The release was jointly signed by the General Secretary of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Mr Godfred Abulbire, and the General Secretary of the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), Mr Emmanuel Oheneyeboah.

The operators reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the interests of both drivers and commuters while continuing to work with relevant stakeholders on transport fare matters.