JUST IN: Transport Fares Increased By 15%

Commercial road transport operators have increased transport fares by 15 per cent. The new fares will take effect Saturday, February 26, 2022.

It includes fares for shared taxis, intra-city (tro-tro) and intercity (long distance).

The transport unions wanted a 30 percent upward adjustment but after a meeting with stakeholders on Monday, 21 Februry 2022,  the operators agreed to a 15 percent increment.

The increment according to the group is in line with the administrative arrangement on public transport fares and in consideration of the plight of drivers, commuters and the general public. 

It also cited current trends on the international market and its impact on domestic fuel.

Source: GhanaFeed.com