Accra Trotro Fares

10Aug By Accra trotroNo Comments

Accra Trotro Fares

How Accra trotro fares are determined by operstors

Accra trotro fares are determined by the transport unions and the ministry of transport, on behalf of the government of Ghana. Up to 2016, there was a biannual increment to help operators offset costs but the succeeding government has disregarded this protocol and opted for negotiations with the unions. In both standing and negotiated increments, some factors determine how much Accra trotro fares should cost. The foremost determinant is fuel pricing. Most of the buses run on gasoline so once the experiences any increase, fares need to be adjusted accordingly. Cost of auto parts and accessories also dictate how much owners would want to charge. Also, cost of insurance is a determinant in fare prices. Lastly, cost of licenses, fees and tolls associated with vehicles are cost drivers....

3Jun By Accra trotroNo Comments

Accra Trotro Fares

Accra trotro fares goes up by 13% in June 2021

June 2, 2021. Accra trotro fares have been increased by 13%. Transport operators claim the increment long overdue and will help mitigate rising cost of fuel and vehicle maintenance. This upward review will mark the first adjustment in 2021. Trotro fare increases have been routinely managed by stakeholders - private transport operators and the government but in recent years such compromises have not been forthcoming due to what is widely suggested as attempts by government to avoid criticisms of hardships arising from such increases. Over the months, some operators have unilaterally increased Accra trotro fares to compensate for losses but this announcement marks the first official declaration in 2021. The new 2021 trotro fares mean Circle to Accra will now cost 2.30 GHS and Cir...

11Jul By Accra trotroNo Comments

Accra Trotro Fares

Trotro fares increase by 15%

Trotro operators have increased their fares by 15%. This increment follows a long standing dispute with state regulators since January 2020. Under the previous government fares were reviewed upwards biannually to compensate for cost of fuel,insurance and maintenance of vehicles buy the current administration has substantially ignored this convention: leading to losses by the transport operators. The trotro owners aren't satisfied with the new percentage increase because at the onset of covid-19 they reduced boarding capacity in order to observe health rules. The reduction further reduced their earnings. Trotro drivers in Accra have largely complied with the announced percentage increase but a lot more eagerly await further increment.

22Jun By Accra trotroNo Comments

Accra Trotro Fares

Trotro operators persist with demands for fare increase

Trotro operators have not backed down with their demands for higher fares in view of lowered passenger capacity. Since April 3020 when covid-19 measures to seat less people aboard trotro buses were introduced by authorities, operators have complained about reduced earnings and have elaborately complained about outright losses. In their latest warning, the trotro owners are intent on arbitrarily reviewing fares upwards if the government their pricing partner does not accede to their concerns. Trotro fare increments are historically in the ten percentiles but in an election year, its very unlikely the government will not want to incur any further unpopularity with trotro fare increment.

28Apr By Accra trotroNo Comments

Accra Trotro Fares

Accra trotro fares may go up in the coming weeks

Accra trotro fares may go up in the coming days as trotro drivers complain about inability to break even. The drivers mention that current operational costs have been heightened by covid19 reduced seating, exorbitant spare parts and unwillingness of government to adhere to fare increment conventions. Trotro fare increments are historically 10 to 20 percent but may take effect immediately after announcement.

11Jun By Accra trotroNo Comments

Accra Trotro Fares

Varying increment of trotro fares

Though its now fully established that trotro fares have increased since June 1, 2018, commuters are yet to find out about the real rate of increment. A survey of fares across the city and the Metropolis indicate that some trotro operators are charging between 12 to 15 percent increments. The disparity arises partly due to the fact that there are various transport unions in Ghana and each one may have determined their own rate. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union, which is better known, has announced a trotro fare increase of 10% but another agency, the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council, GRTCC, has counter announced a fare increase of of 15%. It appears that drivers belonging to the GPRTU are charging GRTCC fares because the margins are greater. Its expected that the Un...