Professor of Political Science and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has expressed approval of efforts by the Ministry of Transport to stabilise Ghana’s transport sector, particularly through the formation of a joint taskforce and the promotion of private sector investment.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, January 24, Prof. Gyampo said the Ministry of Transport’s initiative to establish a joint task force would help monitor fare practices and address other operational challenges within the sector.

“I am happy that the Ministry of Transport has helped in the formation of a joint taskforce that has been set up to monitor some of these things,” he said.

The comments come amid rising tensions between transport unions and operators over fare hikes. While unions have warned against illegal fare increases, operators argue that higher costs justify adjustments.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has deployed guards and enforcement teams on major routes to curb the practice of charging multiple fares, or “short shots”, a growing complaint among passengers.

Prof. Gyampo also highlighted the opportunity presented by Ghana’s stabilised currency, noting that the government’s policies could encourage the private sector to import vehicles to expand the fleet and improve service delivery.

“They are encouraging the private sector to take advantage of now because of the stabilisation of our currency so they could import vehicles,” he said.