The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has blamed the recent deterioration in transportation services in Accra on illegal practices by some private transport operators.
According to him, certain drivers deliberately create artificial shortages within the transport system—especially during peak hours in major urban centres—in order to charge higher fares and increase their profits.
Transportation in the capital has become increasingly challenging in recent days, with commuters enduring long queues and inflated fares in areas such as Madina, Amasaman and Kasoa.
The situation, which worsened during the 2025 yuletide season, has persisted despite assurances from the Minister of Transport that measures are being put in place to address the challenges.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu acknowledged the frustration of commuters but noted that the transport sector is largely operated by private drivers organised under unions such as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU).
He explained that following successive reductions in fuel prices—leading to a 15 per cent cut in approved transport fares—some drivers have deliberately avoided designated terminals and instead roamed in search of passengers willing to pay above the approved fares.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu described the practice as illegal and assured the public that the government would take firm action against operators who flout the law, stressing that steps would be taken to restore order and sanity in the transport sector.
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