Ghana sees largest transport fare reduction ever – Transport Ministry
6th February 2026
The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced plans to introduce a mobile application aimed at regulating and standardising the pricing of vehicle spare parts, following what he described as the highest transport fare reduction in Ghana’s history.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme, Mr. Nikpe said the government, in collaboration with transport unions, successfully negotiated a 15 percent reduction in transport fares last year.
He explained that transport operators were initially reluctant to implement further fare reductions due to the high cost of spare parts, which they attributed to instability in the exchange rate at the time.
According to the Minister, the current relative stability of the cedi and fuel prices should now reflect in lower spare parts costs across the market.
Mr. Nikpe revealed that the Ministry of Trade is developing a mobile application that will provide real-time information on spare parts prices and their locations, a move intended to promote transparency, curb price manipulation, and ensure fairness within the sector.
He expressed optimism that the initiative would help sanitise the transport industry, decongest urban centres, improve traffic flow, and enhance overall efficiency.
The Minister further noted that the government is committed to retooling state-owned transport agencies, including Metro Mass Transit and the State Transport Company (STC). He added that efforts are also underway, in collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority, to roll out a comprehensive nationwide road safety campaign.