The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has impounded 22 commercial vehicles and fined their drivers for violating approved transport fares, as part of a renewed effort to bring sanity and fairness to Kumasi’s public transport system.
The operation, led by the KMA Transport Task Force, follows repeated warnings issued to drivers after a national directive to reduce transport fares by 15% took effect on May 24, 2025.
Mr. Randy Wilson, Head of Urban Transport at KMA, confirmed that each offender faces fines ranging from GH¢500 to GH¢1,500 before their vehicles are released. These fines align with the Assembly’s Special Exercise Fine structure approved on July 28, 2023.
The Task Force which comprises KMA Metro Guards, Assembly Members, personnel from the Department of Transport, and other security operatives was mobilized in response to reports that some drivers were ignoring the mandated fare reductions, thereby exploiting unsuspecting passengers.
“It’s a criminal offense to charge more than the approved fare,” Mr. Wilson stated, referencing a May 26 public notice issued by the KMA’s Public Relations Unit.
“Our mandate is to ensure fairness and discipline within the city’s transport sector, and we will not relent.”
He emphasized that the Assembly remains resolute in its efforts to protect commuters and enforce transport regulations without fear or favor.
The exercise is part of KMA’s broader commitment to instill accountability and improve the urban transport experience for residents of Kumasi.
The Assembly has urged all drivers and transport operators to adhere strictly to the approved fares or face the full force of the law.
The operation comes as part of broader collaboration with local and national partners, including the Suame and Oforikrom Municipal Assemblies, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and other stakeholders committed to enhancing urban mobility and public safety in Ghana.
Story Written By Bernard Quaye | Kobby Kyei News
