Transport fares in Ghana are expected to increase by 15% on July 22, 2024. The Transport Operators Association of Ghana has announced the fare hike, citing the recent surge in petroleum and spare parts prices as the main reason for the increase.

Drivers in Ghana have been feeling the pinch of rising fuel costs, which have eroded their profit margins and made it difficult for them to make ends meet. The recent fuel price hikes have led to calls for a 10% to 15% increase in transport fares, which has now been confirmed by the Transport Operators Association.

The fare increase is expected to affect all forms of public transportation, including buses, trotros, and taxis. Passengers are already expressing their discontent with the persistent increase in transport fares, which they say is making it difficult for them to afford transportation to work, school, and other essential destinations.

The Transport Operators Association has defended the fare increase, stating that it is necessary to ensure that drivers can continue to provide safe and reliable transportation services. The association has also called on the government to take steps to reduce the cost of fuel and spare parts, which would help to mitigate the impact of the fare increase on passengers.

As the fare increase takes effect on July 22, passengers are bracing themselves for the additional cost. Many are calling on the government to intervene and find a solution to the rising fuel costs, which are having a devastating impact on the transportation sector.