Kaneshie Driver Asks Passengers to Alight After They Refuse to Pay 'Unapproved' Charge
- Debates on commercial drivers have surged again after a video of a Kaneshie Trotro operator went viral online
- Passengers accused the driver of charging unapproved fares, describing the fares as unfair and unacceptable
- The clip has sparked mixed reactions, with many expressing frustration over rising nighttime transport costs
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A Ghanaian driver has gone viral after what transpired in his car.
A video captured chaos inside the vehicle as the driver attempted to charge GH₵15 for a ride from Kaneshie to Kasoa, a fare that passengers argued was far too high.
Source: UGC
Those who refused to pay were reportedly asked to get out.
He insisted that those who were not willing to accept the price increase should find alternate transport, sparking a heated confrontation.
Reactions to the incident have spread on social media, with many expressing frustration over rising nighttime transport fares.
Online viewers shared mixed opinions, debating the fairness of the driver's charges, while some empathised with his position.
See the X post below.
Reactions to Kaneshie driver raising his charges
YEN.com.gh has been tracking the trend and has compiled some reactions from social media users, highlighting the growing tension between commuters and trotro drivers over fare disputes.
@2xnmore wrote:
"It’s hard to enforce these things but someday we’ll get there."
@jderobie wrote:
"That’s our true nature."
@msrukie1 wrote:
"@GhPoliceService, please, this driver is charging unapproved fares. Can you please use him as a scapegoat for us? "
@1realADI wrote:
"E b business charley. Poverty mentality no go understand."
@ReuvenR5 added:
"He hasn’t forced anyone though warawobeba."
@KwabenaDukuvich added:
"If you can’t pay… buy your own car erhhh smh."
Similar videos have circulated on social media recently.
Dodowa-Circle passengers clash with mate over fare
Before this, another chaotic scene occurred on a transport vehicle operating on the Dodowa–Accra Central route.
A video trending online has captured a heated moment inside a commercial vehicle, where several passengers confronted a trotro mate over unexpected fare charges.
Passengers insisted that the amount being demanded was unfair and unjust, sparking a wave of discussions across social media.
Commuters reacted with mixed feelings, especially regarding fare hikes at night.
Operating on the Dodowa–Accra Central route, the vehicle became the centre of an unexpected standoff after commuters firmly refused to pay the alleged unapproved fare.
Fueling the tension further, the mate reportedly became agitated when the passengers stood their ground.
The vehicle has since circulated widely, drawing widespread commentary as many express frustration over rising transport costs and confrontations with some transport workers.
Source: UGC
Chaos as mate reportedly triples trotro fares
In a related development, some Ghanaians have expressed frustration after some trotro (minibus) operators allegedly hiked fares.
Social media footage captured daily commuters along the busy Kasoa stretch expressing disappointment and displeasure with the alleged price hike from GH¢10 to GH¢30.
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 on X, 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.
Despite their call, no commuter dared enter the minibus, and the scene showed a growing trend of unauthorised fare surges that exploit late-hour vulnerabilities.
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, sparking intense online discussions, with many calling for accountability.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
