The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, has announced the deployment of officers to major roads across Kumasi to enforce compliance with the recently approved transport fares.
This move follows reports that some commercial drivers in the metropolis are refusing to implement a 15% reduction in transport fares, which was announced by the national leadership of transport unions effective May 24, 2025.
The directive is binding on all commercial transport operators.
According to a press release issued by the Public Relations Unit of the KMA and signed by the Metro Coordinating Director, the refusal by drivers to charge the new fares constitutes a criminal offense punishable by law.
“It’s important to note that any commercial driver who refuses to charge the approved reduced fare commits a criminal offense punishable by the Law,” the statement emphasized.
The Mayor of Kumasi, Honourable Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has met with the Head of the MTTD in Kumasi, resulting in the decision to deploy officers to enforce adherence to the new fare structure.
The initiative is aimed at restoring order and ensuring public safety on the city’s roads.
KMA has called on the general public to support the initiative and cooperate with law enforcement officers.
“We kindly request the public’s cooperation in this endeavor as we strive to restore order and sanity on our roads,” the statement added.
Source :www.kumasimail.com
