The Alliance of Drivers Ghana has announced a 20% increase in transport fares, set to take effect on Monday, March 17, 2025.
The adjustment is driven by rising operational costs, including significant hikes in fuel prices and maintenance expenses.
In a statement issued on March 13, General Secretary George Baffour Owusu Afriyie highlighted the surge in fuel prices, which have climbed from GHC12.99 to GHC16.23 per liter.
Additionally, the cost of spare parts and vehicle maintenance has escalated, further straining commercial drivers. As self-employed individuals who do not receive government salaries, drivers are facing increasing financial challenges.
The fare increase aims to help alleviate some of these pressures, though it will likely have an impact on commuters nationwide.
