Spare parts price App in the works to ease transport costs – Nikpe
5th February 2026
Fresh measures are being rolled out to tackle the high cost of vehicle spare parts, as the Ministry of Trade moves to develop a mobile application that will display verified prices and locations of spare parts dealers across the country.
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe disclosed this on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme, explaining that the digital platform is designed to bring transparency into the spare parts market and reduce exploitation that has burdened drivers and vehicle owners for years.
He said expensive spare parts were a major obstacle during negotiations to cut transport fares, even after government successfully secured a 15 percent reduction last year. According to him, many drivers hesitated to lower fares further because prices of vehicle components had soared alongside the unstable dollar.
“The Trade Ministry is very key because drivers must repair their vehicles to stay in business. We managed to negotiate a significant 15 percent reduction in fares last year, but spare parts costs were too high at the time due to the rising dollar. Now that the cedi has stabilised and fuel prices are relatively steady, we expect spare parts prices to also come down,” Mr. Nikpe explained.
The upcoming app, he noted, will allow users to compare prices across different locations, helping to curb arbitrary pricing and ensure fairness within the market.
Beyond the digital initiative, the Transport Minister said government is also retooling major state transport agencies such as Metro Mass Transit and the State Transport Company (STC) to improve public transport services and reduce congestion in urban centres.
He added that the ministry is working closely with the National Road Safety Authority on a nationwide safety campaign aimed at protecting commuters and drivers alike, as part of broader efforts to improve efficiency and order within the transport sector.