'Everybody's hard-pressed': minister dismisses criticism of public transport fare hikes

Adult fares on buses and trains nationwide are set to increase by an average of 15% from January.

Minibus services on Chattogram’s Route-3, which operates between New Market and Oxygen, remained suspended from this morning as operators demanded a revision of fares, causing widespread suffering to commuters.No buses on the route were seen operating until noon, forcing passengers to use alternative modes of transport

Adult fares for public transport will increase by an average of 15% from January 2027 under new fare structures announced by the National Transport Authority.

Rising cost of State funding for public services has been a spending concern for some time

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says it is preparing to announce new transport fares by the end of this week following another increase in petroleum prices.