GPRTU Launches Crackdown on Drivers Inflating Fares

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced a crackdown on commercial drivers who inflate fares during peak hours, as Accra continues to grapple with traffic congestion and a shortage of vehicles. The Union said enforcement operations will begin on Monday, January 19, 2026, focusing on locations where passengers have complained of being overcharged. GPRTU personnel will be deployed to monitor compliance and apply disciplinary measures against drivers who flout approved fares. Speaking to Citi FM on Sunday, the General Secretary of the Union, Godfred Abulbire, warned that offenders risk severe sanctions, including suspension from loading points and possible expulsion from the Union. “Our members fear being banned from loading. We have a task force that will ensure those who exploit passengers are identified and dealt with,” he said. Mr Abulbire also announced plans to introduce a new vehicle branding system to make it easier to identify legitimate GPRTU vehicles. “We will mark our cars with GPRTU. Any driver who disregards the rules and exploits passengers will be removed from the Union,” he added. The decision follows growing public complaints about rising transport fares during rush hours, as commuters contend with heavy traffic and the limited availability of commercial vehicles in the capital.