The information reaching the Ghana Education news desk is that transport fares will increase by 30% effective March 7.
This is the latest information from the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, who jointly announced the 30 percent increase in transport fares.
The increase was made public in a press release by the two unions on Monday, March 4.
According to the leadership of the two transport unions, the fare increase was a result of the government’s failure to address their concerns adequately.
They highlighted the continuous surge in fuel prices, which has significantly impacted their livelihoods and made it challenging to sustain their operations.
“The fare adjustments are essential to ensure the financial viability of the transportation sector and to maintain the quality of service provided to the public.
“The fare adjustments are essential to ensure the financial viability of the transportation sector and to maintain the quality of service provided to the public.
“The failure of the government to address this critical issue has left us with no choice but to consider fare increments as a means of coping with the escalating operational costs.”
“We are calling on the government and relevant authorities to engage in constructive dialogue with our leaders to address the challenges faced by our sector and to implement fare adjustments that reflect the current economic realities,” they said in a statement.
Describing the fare adjustment as essential for business sustainability, they called on the government to engage with their leaders to facilitate a smooth implementation of the fare adjustments.
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How much will you pay when transport fares increase by 30%, effective March 7
| Current Fares | 30% increase | New Fares | Rounded Up New Fare |
| GHS 3.00 | GHS 0.90 | GHS 3.90 | GHS 4 |
| GHS 4.00 | GHS 1.20 | GHS 5.20 | GHS 5 |
| GHS 5.00 | GHS 1.50 | GHS 6.50 | GHS 7 |
| GHS 6.00 | GHS 1.80 | GHS 7.80 | GHS 8 |
| GHS 7.00 | GHS 2.10 | GHS 9.10 | GHS 9 |
| GHS 8.00 | GHS 2.40 | GHS 10.40 | GHS 10 |
| GHS 9.00 | GHS 2.70 | GHS 11.70 | GHS 12 |
| GHS 10.00 | GHS 3.00 | GHS 13.00 | GHS 13 |
| GHS 11.00 | GHS 3.30 | GHS 14.30 | GHS 14 |
| GHS 12.00 | GHS 3.60 | GHS 15.60 | GHS 16 |
| GHS 13.00 | GHS 3.90 | GHS 16.90 | GHS 17 |
| GHS 14.00 | GHS 4.20 | GHS 18.20 | GHS 18 |
| GHS 15.00 | GHS 4.50 | GHS 19.50 | GHS 20 |
| GHS 16.00 | GHS 4.80 | GHS 20.80 | GHS 21 |
| GHS 17.00 | GHS 5.10 | GHS 22.10 | GHS 22 |
| GHS 18.00 | GHS 5.40 | GHS 23.40 | GHS 23 |
| GHS 19.00 | GHS 5.70 | GHS 24.70 | GHS 25 |
| GHS 20.00 | GHS 6.00 | GHS 26.00 | GHS 26 |
| GHS 21.00 | GHS 6.30 | GHS 27.30 | GHS 27 |
| GHS 22.00 | GHS 6.60 | GHS 28.60 | GHS 29 |
| GHS 23.00 | GHS 6.90 | GHS 29.90 | GHS 30 |
| GHS 24.00 | GHS 7.20 | GHS 31.20 | GHS 31 |
| GHS 25.00 | GHS 7.50 | GHS 32.50 | GHS 33 |
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