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The Alliance of Drivers Ghana has officially announced a 20% increase in transport fares, effective Monday, March 17, 2025, citing rising fuel prices, escalating engine oil costs, and the surging prices of vehicle spare parts.
Speaking to Citi News, the group’s National Public Relations Officer, Kwaku Boateng, explained that commercial drivers have endured rising operational costs for months but can no longer sustain their businesses without fare adjustments.
“The 2025 budget came, and we heard nothing about tariff reductions, yet the Finance Minister spoke the whole day,” Boateng lamented. “We are pleading with our passengers to bear with us because the price of engine oil, spare parts, and other vehicle maintenance costs have all gone up.”
Challenges Facing Ghana’s Transport Sector
The transport sector has been under increasing financial strain in recent years due to:
Frequent fuel price hikes
Inflation and currency depreciation
Soaring maintenance costs, including tires and engine oil
Despite multiple appeals from driver unions for government intervention, Boateng noted that little has been done to alleviate the financial burden.
While commuters are expected to feel the impact of the fare hike, transport operators argue that it is necessary to ensure continued service delivery. The increase has sparked discussions on the need for long-term government policies to stabilize transportation costs in Ghana.
