The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced plans to clamp down on commercial drivers who inflate fares during peak hours, amid persistent traffic congestion and a shortage of vehicles in Accra.
According to the Union, enforcement operations will commence on Monday, January 19, 2026, with a focus on areas where commuters have reported being overcharged. Task force personnel will be deployed to monitor compliance and enforce approved transport fares.
Speaking to Citi FM on Sunday, the General Secretary of the GPRTU, Godfred Abulbire, warned that drivers found culpable will face stringent sanctions, including suspension from loading points and possible expulsion from the Union.
“Our members are aware that being banned from loading points is a serious consequence. We have a task force in place to ensure that drivers who exploit passengers are identified and sanctioned,” he said.
Mr Abulbire further disclosed that the Union is preparing to introduce a new vehicle branding system to help commuters easily identify legitimate GPRTU vehicles.
“We will clearly mark our vehicles with GPRTU branding. Any driver who flouts the rules and exploits passengers will be removed from the Union,” he added.
The move follows increasing public complaints over fare hikes during rush hours, as commuters struggle with heavy traffic congestion and limited availability of commercial vehicles across the capital.
