Some officials of the Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU), along with other commercial transport operators, have been summoned by the Ministry of Transport to address concerns over artificial scarcity within the sector.
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, revealed this during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
He stated that certain operators are engaging in rent-seeking behaviour by deliberately restricting vehicle availability in order to increase fares, despite reductions in fuel prices and import duties on spare parts.
Mr Ofosu assured the public that measures would be taken to curb the practice and alleviate the hardship faced by commuters, stressing that those involved in such unlawful activities would be investigated.
“They are creating scarcity to drive up prices so that they can engage in rent-seeking behaviour. It is unlawful activity, and it must be looked into,” he said.
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