As the sun rose over Accra on January 14, 2026, the city’s residents braced themselves for yet another day of lengthy queues and soaring fares at bus stops across the capital.
What had once been a routine commute had become a daily struggle, with frustration mounting among passengers in neighborhoods like Madina, Amasaman, and Kasoa.
The root of the problem, it seemed, ran deeper than congestion. Addressing the nation during the Government Accountability Series, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, shed light on the troubling trend.
He attributed the worsening transport crisis to the unlawful tactics of some private transport operators, who were accused of deliberately creating vehicle shortages during peak hours to extract higher fares from desperate commuters.
“Some of these drivers have abandoned their designated stations and now roam the city instead,” Mr. Ofosu explained. “By limiting vehicle availability, they compel passengers to part with more money than they would ordinarily pay. It is an unlawful activity and must be addressed.”
The minister’s remarks came in the wake of repeated fuel price reductions and a 15% cut in official transport fares, measures that should have eased the burden for commuters. Instead, he noted, a few operators had responded by manipulating supply, hoping to maximize profits at the public’s expense. The phenomenon, which worsened during the 2025 yuletide, has persisted despite government assurances of action.
Mr. Ofosu emphasized that Ghana’s transport sector is largely private-sector-led, with groups like the GPRTU organizing much of the public conveyance system. Still, he assured Ghanaians that the government would take the lead in confronting these unlawful acts. “We are looking into these practices to ensure that those involved are dealt with,” he stated, pledging a renewed commitment to restoring fairness and order on Accra’s roads.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
