Commercial transport operators plying the Kasoa–Winneba highway have warned that transport fares on the route could increase by 20 percent from Monday, June 29, 2026, if the government fails to begin urgent rehabilitation works on the deteriorating road.
The warning was contained in a joint statement issued on June 24 by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana.
According to the transport unions, the decision follows months of frustration over the poor state of the road, which they say continues to create serious challenges for both drivers and passengers.
They noted that the worsening condition of the highway has led to frequent vehicle breakdowns, increased fuel consumption, and long travel delays.
The operators explained that they had earlier staged a demonstration on June 12 to draw attention to the issue and subsequently gave the government a two-week ultimatum to commence repair works.
However, they claim that no significant action has been taken since then.
The unions stated that the proposed fare adjustment is intended to help offset the rising operational costs transport operators are facing due to the condition of the road.
They stressed that the continued damage to vehicles and the additional fuel expenses have become unsustainable for many drivers.
Despite the threat of a fare increase, the transport operators are appealing to the Ministry of Roads and Highways and other relevant government agencies to intervene immediately and begin rehabilitation works before the June 29 deadline.
They also called on commuters to understand their position, describing the planned fare hike as a difficult but necessary measure to protect their businesses and livelihoods if the situation remains unchanged.
