Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has summoned leaders of the Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and other commercial transport unions for an urgent meeting over allegations of artificial vehicle shortages and illegal fare hikes.
The move follows accusations that some transport operators are deliberately withdrawing vehicles from official terminals to create scarcity and charge commuters fares above approved rates. Government spokesperson Kwakye Ofosu disclosed this during the Government Accountability Series on January 14, 2026, describing the practice as unlawful “rent-seeking” behaviour.
Mr Ofosu noted that the actions persist despite recent reductions in fuel prices and import duties on spare parts, which had earlier led to a government-mandated 15 per cent reduction in transport fares. He said the government is determined to stop the practice and hold offending operators accountable.
The situation has worsened commuting conditions in Accra, particularly on major routes such as Madina, Amasaman and Kasoa, with commuters facing severe congestion and inflated fares. The government says interventions are underway to restore compliance and protect the public.