Adoa News Adoa News
Related Articles
Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has blamed the recent deterioration in transportation services in Accra on unlawful practices by some private transport operators.
According to him, certain drivers deliberately create artificial shortages within the urban transport system, particularly during peak hours, to increase fares and maximise profits.
Transportation in the capital has deteriorated in recent days, with commuters facing long queues and paying inflated fares, particularly during morning and evening rush hours. The situation, which escalated during the 2025 yuletide, continues to affect passengers in areas including Madina, Amasaman, and Kasoa, despite assurances from the Transport Minister that measures are being taken to address the challenges.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Mr Kwakye Ofosu acknowledged that commuting in Accra had become increasingly difficult in recent weeks.
He explained that although private operators largely drive the transport sector, the government is prepared to take action against drivers who engage in illegal practices.
“The transport sector is largely private-sector-led, so we have bodies such as the GPRTU and other transport unions that organise the systems that convey the public,” he said.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu noted that following successive reductions in fuel prices, which resulted in a 15 per cent reduction in transport fares, some operators had responded by manipulating the system to compensate for lost revenue.
“After the persistent reduction in fuel prices, there are some operators who have decided to engage in undue practices by creating artificial shortages,” he stated.
He cited examples of drivers deliberately avoiding designated loading stations, particularly around areas such as the Kwame Nkrumah Circle, opting instead to roam in search of commuters willing to pay higher fares.
“What some of these drivers have done is that they do not go to the stations. They roam around, and with the shortage created, they compel passengers to part with more money than they ordinarily pay. They are creating scarcity to drive up profit,” he said.
Describing the practice as unlawful, Mr Kwakye Ofosu assured the public that the government is taking steps to clamp down on operators involved in such activities.
“It is an unlawful activity, and the government is looking at it to ensure that those involved in such behaviour are dealt with,” he added.
