The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has appealed to passengers across the country to resist paying transport fares that go beyond officially approved rates, warning that any unauthorised increase by drivers is against the law.
The call comes at a time when many commuters, particularly in busy urban centres, say they are being charged arbitrary fares despite no new announcement from authorities.
According to the union, this growing practice places an unfair burden on passengers who are already struggling with the cost of daily travel.
Speaking in an interview on December 23, 2025, Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Abass Imoro, reminded the public that fare adjustments do not happen quietly or by individual decisions.
He explained that whenever transport fares are reviewed, the Ministry of Transport issues an official communiqué which is shared widely through the media, so both operators and passengers are fully informed.
Imoro noted that since the last 15 per cent reduction in fares, there has been no approval for any increase, making recent complaints from commuters worrying.
He stressed that drivers who charge more than the approved rates are breaking the law and should be dealt with accordingly by security agencies and other law enforcement bodies.
“If anybody on their own decides to raise the fare, they are violating the law. As a union, we do not support this behaviour; it amounts to cheating,” he said.
The union believes passengers also have an important role to play by refusing to board vehicles that charge beyond the regulated fares.
According to Imoro, consistent resistance from commuters will pressure offending drivers to comply with the law.
As complaints continue to surface, the GPRTU is calling for stronger monitoring and enforcement to protect passengers and restore confidence in the public transport system.
