The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has appealed to commercial drivers to exercise patience as discussions on possible transport fare adjustments continue.

Deputy Secretary of the Union, Samuel Amoah, said no decision has yet been reached regarding a fare increase, as key stakeholder engagements are still underway.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Friday, March 3, 2026, he disclosed that a planned meeting with the Ministry of Transport had been delayed due to the Easter holidays, with many government officials away in their constituencies.

According to him, the Minister has now scheduled a meeting for Tuesday to deliberate on the way forward.

“Until this meeting is held, no conclusion has been reached on whether fares will be increased or what percentage adjustment, if any, will be applied,” he stated.

Mr Amoah cautioned drivers against implementing any unauthorised fare hikes, stressing the need for a coordinated and official decision following consultations with the ministry.

He assured union members that they would be promptly informed of any outcome from the upcoming meeting.

The GPRTU had earlier called on government to review taxes on petroleum products, warning that continued increases in fuel prices could eventually lead to higher transport fares.

This comes against the backdrop of rising global oil prices, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which continue to impact fuel costs locally.

While transport fares remain unchanged for now, the Union has indicated that persistent increases in fuel prices may necessitate a review in the near future.