Transport operators have announced a 15% increment in fares with effect from Monday July 14.
The new fare announced on Saturday, was reached after consultations between the Transport Ministry and the transport operators represented by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC).
A joint statement to that effect was issued by the General Secretaries of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), Stephen K. Okudzeto and Alhaji Aliu Baba respectively.
The releases noted the new transport fares cover intra-city (Trotro), inter-city (Long Distance) as well as Taxi Cabs.