The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has suspended the proposed 20% increase in public transport fares, which was scheduled to take effect on Friday, August 8, 2025.

This was disclosed by the Transport Ministry after a decision was reached following a high-level meeting between the Ministry and road transport unions on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

The meeting was called by the ministry to address concerns surrounding the lack of broader stakeholder consultations ahead of the proposed fare adjustment.

In a statement issued by the Transport Ministry after the meeting, GRTCC and other transport operators involved agreed that the intended increment would not be implemented emphasizing the need for inclusive engagement on future fare adjustments.

“Transport Operators following the meeting have agreed to suspend the purported 20% increment in public transport fares as a result of the lack of broader consultations on the decision.”  The statement said.

The statement further urged all operators to continue applying the existing fare reduction that is currently in place which has been in effect since May, 2025.

“Transport Operators have therefore agreed to maintain the implementation of the 15% reduction in public transport fares which took effect on 24th May, 2025.”

“We count on the cooperation of all transport operators and the general public,” the statement read.

The move is expected to bring some relief to commuters who had raised concerns over the timing of the intended fare hike, particularly amid ongoing economic challenges. Transport authorities say broader consultations will be pursued before any future adjustments are made.

The Ministry concluded by saying “we count on the cooperation of all Transport Operators and the General Public.”