The Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has directed the enforcement of newly approved transport fares following reports that some commercial drivers in the metropolis have failed to comply with the 15% fare reduction announced nationally.
The reduction, which took effect on May 24, 2025, was introduced by the national leadership of transport unions in response to improved macroeconomic conditions, including a decline in fuel prices.
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In an official statement from the Public Relations Unit of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), the Mayor emphasized that non-compliance constitutes a criminal offense under Ghanaian law.
He stated that measures have been put in place to ensure full implementation across the city.
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“Any commercial driver who refuses to charge the approved reduced fare commits a criminal offense punishable by law,” the statement warned.
To enforce the directive, the Mayor held a strategic meeting with the Head of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service in Kumasi, resulting in an agreement to deploy police officers across major roads in the city to monitor and ensure compliance.
The KMA is also calling on passengers and the general public to cooperate with law enforcement officials to restore order and discipline in the city’s transport sector.
“We kindly request the public’s cooperation in this endeavor as we strive to restore order and sanity on our roads,” the statement concluded.
