Chaos at Kasoa: Trotro Operators Allegedly Triples Fares at Night, Video Trends

• Ghanaians expressed frustration after some trotro operators allegedly raised nighttime fares on the Kasoa stretch
• A viral video showed operators calling out new prices under dim streetlights, as commuters refused to board the minibuses
• Ghanaians reacted to the trending video with mixed opinions, expressing anger over the nighttime fares

Some Ghanaians have voiced out their frustration after some trotro (minibus) operators allegedly hiked fares.

The daily commuters along the busy Kasoa stretch, expressed their disappointment and displeasure with the alleged price hike from GH¢10 to a staggering GH¢30.

Ghanaians accuse trotro operators of fare hikes

According to reports, some trotro operators make these changes mainly at nighttime, leaving passengers stranded and out of pocket amid Ghana's ongoing economic pressures.

The issue, as seen in a video shared on social media, captured a chaotic scene of operators and mates calling out Kasoa destination under the dim glow of streetlights, along with the new GH¢30 price.

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Despite their call, no commuter dared enter the minibus. The scene showed a growing trend of unauthorised fare surges that exploit late-hour vulnerabilities.

Watch the video below:

The Kasoa-Accra route is an important artery for thousands of daily commuters linking the capital to outlying towns. It has also long been plagued by traffic snarls and fare disputes.

According to the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), official fares were adjusted upward by 20% in August 2025 to offset operational costs, following a 15% reduction in May due to stabilised petroleum prices.

However, these changes were meant to be uniform and daytime-inclusive, with no provisions for nocturnal premiums.

Reactions to nighttime transport fare increase

YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.

@bawkusin said:

"When the Sua Nyansa boys in Kumasi were fighting trotro drivers and mates, most Accra commentators were saying Kumasi is a village that’s why they can do that and if they were brave they should come to Accra. If these mates are listening to me they should please charge GH¢50."

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@whyme90 wrote:

"Ghanaians we prioritise nonsense, that is why these trotro drivers have the nerves to charge three times of the actual money."

@fit_analytics91 stated:

"We need Ayalolo buses & mini buses to run 24/7 because what’s this stupidity"

@lmdzarto commented:

"What are we using those Ayalolo or whatever it's called buses for?"

@angelkwame wrote:

"That’s exactly what Uber and Bolt did to me when my car broke down. The fare was GH¢49 when I checked, then suddenly jumped to GH¢90. I refreshed the app several times, but it didn’t change. I honestly felt robbed."

Trotro driver accuses AMA officer of extortion

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a commercial trotro driver accused an Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) officer of extortion after being forced to pay GH₵400.

The Accra driver insisted he committed no offence which necessitated any payment to the taskforce.

The incident has sparked intense online discussions, with many calling for accountability.

Source: YEN.com.gh