4 d. ago Transport catastrophes: Systemic reforms needed immediately – Bureau of Public Safety

Executive Director of the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS), Dr Davidson Nana Yaw Akwada, has issued a stern warning in the aftermath of the August 6th Z-9 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight senior officials. Dr Akwada says Ghana’s transport systems are plagued by “deep and unresolved safety flaws” that demand urgent, comprehensive […]

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7 d. ago GRTCC suspends proposed 20% increase in public transport fares

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has suspended the proposed 20% increase in public transport fares, which was scheduled to take effect from 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, […]

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9 d. ago Ghana Transport Fare Hike Faces Union Backlash Ahead of Friday Deadline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-transport-fare-hike-faces-union-backlash-ahead-of-friday-deadline/Ghana’s Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has announced a 20% increase in public transport fares effective August 8, 2025—but the country’s largest transport union denies endorsing the move. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), representing minibus (“trotro”), taxi, and long-distance operators, stated it “was not consulted” and has “not formally agreed” to the adjustment, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-transport-fare-hike-faces-union-backlash-ahead-of-friday-deadline/

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1 week ago GPRTU leadership claims difficulty reaching Transport Ministry amid 20% fare hike

The Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU) has raised concerns over its inability to engage with the Ministry of Transport as confusion continues to grow within the public transport sector.

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1 week ago We’re engaging the Transport Ministry over GRTCC’s proposed 20% fare increase – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says it is engaging the Ministry of Transport over the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council’s (GRTCC) announcement of a 20% increase in transport fares, set to take effect on Friday, August 8, 2025.

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1 week ago Public transport fares to go up by 20% starting Friday, August 8

Public transport fares across Ghana are set to increase by 20% effective Friday, August 8, 2025. This follows a directive issued by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), in collaboration with transport unions, and in accordance with the Administrative Arrangement on Public Transport Fares. According to a statement signed by Emmanuel Ohene-Yeboah, General Secretary, […]

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