The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has cautioned that the government will take action against transport operators who continue to charge high fares despite recent reductions in fuel prices.
Speaking during the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu said some commercial drivers are engaging in unlawful rent-seeking practices by deliberately creating artificial shortages to compel passengers to pay more than the approved fares.
He explained that following sustained fuel price cuts, transport unions agreed to a 15 percent reduction in fares. However, some drivers have refused to load passengers at designated terminals and instead pick them up at selected points where they charge higher amounts.
According to the minister, this practice is illegal and violates the long-standing agreement between government and transport unions, under which fares are reviewed and fixed twice each year unless exceptional circumstances arise.
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Kwakye Ofosu stressed that the actions of these drivers are creating unnecessary hardship for commuters and undermining public trust in the transport system.
He added that government is working closely with the Transport Minister and relevant agencies to address the situation and ensure that offenders are brought to order.
The minister urged transport operators to stop exploiting passengers and strictly adhere to the agreed fare reductions in the interest of the public.
