The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a warning notice to commercial drivers who are charging unapproved transportation fares in the metropolis.
The Public Relations Unit of KMA in a statement issued on July 28, 2025, indicated that the Chief Executive Officer, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi’s attention has been drawn to the unapproved fares charged by some unscrupulous commercial drivers, who claim their action is due to the implementation of the Energy Sector Levy, popularly known as Dumsor Levy, within the metropolis.
The statement said the Tripartite Committee, comprising the Ministry of Transport, Transport Unions’ representatives (GPRTU and GRTCC) and Regulatory and Consumers Advocates, has not met to approve any new fares, stressing that it is unlawful for commercial drivers to charge unapproved fares in the metropolis.
It was further stated that the Mayor has directed the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service and Metro Guards to be deployed to major roads in the metropolis to monitor and arrest drivers who disobey the aforementioned directive.
The KMA emphasised that Commercial Drivers found charging any unapproved fares in the metropolis, are to note that “their vehicles will not only be impounded, but will also be prosecuted”.
The Assembly also urged commercial drivers and the general public to cooperate and endeavour to restore order and sanity on the road.
From Oswald Pius Freiku, Kumasi
