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Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has summoned leaders of the Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and other commercial transport operators for an emergency meeting amid accusations that some drivers are deliberately creating artificial vehicle shortages to illegally inflate fares.
The development was disclosed by Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
According to Mr Kwakye Ofosu, government investigations have uncovered what he described as a “rent-seeking” scheme in which some drivers deliberately avoid designated terminals and instead roam in search of commuters, using manufactured scarcity to compel passengers to pay fares above approved rates.
He noted that the practice has persisted despite successive reductions in fuel prices and import duties on spare parts, measures that previously resulted in a government-directed 15 per cent reduction in transport fares.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu condemned the conduct as unlawful and said the government is taking direct steps to clamp down on operators engaged in such activities.
Commuting conditions in Accra have worsened significantly in recent weeks, with long queues, severe congestion, and inflated fares during peak hours. The situation, which intensified during the 2025 holiday season, continues to affect major transport corridors, including Madina, Amasaman, and Kasoa.
While acknowledging the growing hardship faced by commuters, the government insists it is intervening to hold offending operators accountable.
“The transport sector is largely private-sector-led,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu said, “but the government is looking at it to ensure that those involved in such behaviour are dealt with.”
