High street trotro bus station relocated

Accra trotro fares in mixed mode due to lack of consensus

For months now, Accra trotro fares have transformed into a mixed mode where operators are charging on basis of discretion rather than by regulatory compliance. The arbitrariness has arisen because Government and private transport unions are unable to attain consensus on when an increment is due and at what rate. Attempts at a resolution results…

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GPRTU Ghana maintains trotro fares despite fuel price decrease

Commuters expecting a decrease in trotro fares following the recent marginal drop in fuel prices may be left disappointed. The GPRTU, the principal association of trotro operators in Ghana, has stated that until the prices of diesl drop substantially,there won’t be any review of trotro fares. According to the Union, the threshold for the consideration…

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Accra trotro transport fares go up by 15% effective February 28 2022

Trotro transport operators in Accra have increased their fares by 15%. The increment is meant to offset continued cost of operation by the vehicle owners. Long foreseen, the new prices from the Unions were implemented in consultation with the government over a three month negotiation process. An initial proposal of 30% from the trotro Unions…

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How Accra trotro fares are determined by the transport unions

Accra trotro fares are determined by the transport unions and government. It is a non binding mutual agreement to which both parties commit for their welfare. The transport unions operate at bus terminals provided by the government so they benefit from the government. Governments on the other hand avoid arbitrary and chaotic Accra trotro fares…

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