Things could get a bit chaotic on Ghana’s roads if one transport company goes solo on fare hikes.
The Head of Industrial Relations at the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, Alhaji Abass Imoro, has warned that drivers across the country might start setting their own prices if VIP Jeoun Transport pushes ahead with a reported 25% fare increase.
The buzz started after reports suggested VIP Jeoun could roll out the new fares from April 8—without first sitting down with the Ministry of Transport Ghana.
Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight, Imoro didn’t hold back. According to him, that kind of move breaks the usual system where fare changes are agreed on through talks between transport unions and the government—taking into account things like salaries and the rising cost of living.
In simple terms? There’s supposed to be a process.
He warned that if VIP is allowed to go ahead unchecked, other transport operators won’t sit back and watch.
“We’ll be surprised if they go ahead with it,” he said, adding that drivers nationwide could end up charging whatever they feel is fair.
Imoro pointed out that the union has often had to compromise in the past. Even when they push for higher fares, the government usually steps in to negotiate, reminding them to consider the average Ghanaian’s pocket.
But that patience might run out.
If one company can increase fares without any back-and-forth, he says it sends a clear message: everyone else is free to do the same.
He also questioned why a single company—especially one that doesn’t operate everywhere in the country—should be able to make such a big decision alone.
The concern? A potential free-for-all on transport fares, leaving commuters to deal with unpredictable prices at a time when living costs are already biting hard.
For now, the GPRTU is hoping the Transport Ministry steps in quickly to keep things organised—and fair—for both drivers and passengers.
