Ghana commuters face three‑fold fare rise on Nungua‑Accra route

A shortage of commercial vehicles on the Nungua‑Accra corridor has forced commuters to pay up to GH¢20 for trips that normally cost GH¢6. Hundreds of passengers queue each morning at the Nungua lorry station, with many waiting long periods or turning to private drivers who charge higher fares to avoid being late for work.

Commuters report that the increased transport cost is straining household budgets, reducing money available for food, rent and school fees, and causing late arrivals that affect productivity. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) chairman, Nii Akorsey Bortey II, said station authorities cannot control the practice of passengers boarding outside designated loading points, which enables private drivers to impose unapproved fares. He called for police and government support to curb illegal pricing.