In a significant development for commuters in the Savannah Region, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced a 15% reduction in transport fares, effective Saturday, May 24, 2025. This decision comes after a meeting between the Transport Ministry and the union, where they agreed on the fare reduction.
According to Mr. Abubakari Musah, the Industrial Relations Officer of GPRTU in the Savannah Region, the National Secretariat of the union directed the regional branch to implement the reduction. “Immediately after receiving the directive from the National Secretariat, we communicated it to all branch executives of the GPRTU in the Savannah region,” he revealed in an interview with Spear FM news team.
The reduction in fares is in response to the recent drop in fuel prices at the pumps, from 16.7 per liter to 13.2 per liter. Mr. Musah explained, “The tradition is that we reduce fares when fuel prices drop. Based on the current fuel price, we decided on a 15% reduction. We also hope that spare parts dealers will reduce their prices, and we’ll be ready to further reduce fares since fuel is not the only component that determines fares.”
The new fares, effective May 24, 2025, are as follows:
- Accra: GHS 246.50 (previously GHS 290)
- Kumasi: GHS 119 (previously GHS 140)
- Tamale: GHS 42.50 (previously GHS 50)
- Buipe: GHS 42.50 (previously GHS 50)
- Sawla: GHS 34 (previously GHS 40)
Mr. Musah urged members to continue patronizing GPRTU, emphasizing that it is the mother union of all transport unions in the country, poised to serve customers and passengers right. He also acknowledged the union’s collaborative work with the government, negotiating for the betterment of all.
The Damongo branch of GPRTU provides services to various destinations, including Accra, Kumasi, Buipe, Fufulso, Tamale, Busunu, and Sawla. This fare reduction is expected to bring relief to commuters, particularly with the current stability of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar.
The GPRTU’s decision demonstrates its commitment to responding to economic changes and working in the best interests of its customers and members.
As Mr. Musah stated, “We are working hand-in-hand with the government, and we negotiate regularly for the betterment of all.” This development is expected to have a positive impact on the transport sector and the lives of commuters in the Savannah Region.
He urged members to keep patroionizing the GPRTU as it the mother union of all transport unions in the country and that it is poised to serving it’s customers and passengers right.
He also acknowledged that the union is working hand in hand with the government and they negotiate severally for the betterment of all.
Speaking to the media, he revealed that the Damongo branch GPRTU service extends to Accra, Kumasi, Buipe, Fufulso, Tamale, Busunu and Sawla.
