
Kumasi Assembly Cracks Down on Unapproved Transport Fares
Mayor Richard Ofori‑Agyeman Boadi leads a sweep across key junctions, stopping commercial vehicles to enforce approved fare rates and shut down unlicensed unions.
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Mayor Richard Ofori‑Agyeman Boadi leads a sweep across key junctions, stopping commercial vehicles to enforce approved fare rates and shut down unlicensed unions.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has warned operators that charging outside approved rates will lead to prosecution and public naming of offenders.

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union and the Ministry of Transport have agreed on an 8% fare increase, after earlier talks for a 30% hike were cut back amid promises of fuel price cuts.

Energy analyst Kwadwo Poku urges the government to negotiate a sustainable fare‑adjustment formula with transport unions amid rising petroleum costs.

The two transport unions have halted a proposed hike in public transport fares after a meeting with the Ministry of Transport, citing the impact of the government’s fuel price intervention.

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association calls the fare increase unjustified, claiming no rise in key vehicle component prices and demanding transparent, verifiable data.

The National Democratic Congress is conducting constituency elections nationwide today, with security teams ensuring a peaceful process amid a few reported delays.

Petty traders blocking pavements in Accra’s CBD and other cities have prompted the NRSA to launch a stakeholder engagement to curb the rising knock‑down incidents.

NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia met leaders of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists to outline plans for a regulatory council, local reagent production and stronger disease surveillance.

Twenty‑two New York City Police Department officers will travel to Ghana from November 10‑18, 2026, to support under‑privileged children and strengthen police ties.

The Hasaacas Ladies secured a 2-1 victory over Army Ladies on Saturday, October 24, marking their third win in three encounters and starting the 2026/27 GoldFields Women’s Premier League on a high.

JoyNews Research uncovered gaps in the GH¢49.72 million evacuation payout, revealing duplicate names, unsigned payments and missing receipts.
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