The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has arrested six commercial drivers during a task force operation for charging unapproved transport fares from passengers.
The operation began on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, around 5:30 p.m., and moved from the COCOBOD section of the Kwame Nkrumah Avenue in Accra’s Central Business District through to the Farisco traffic light.
During the exercise, the Mayor and the team walked through heavy traffic, stopping trotros and other commercial vehicles to enquire from drivers how much they were charging and cross-checking the figures with passengers onboard to confirm whether the fares matched the approved rates.
The checks, according to the task force, revealed mixed compliance, with some drivers charging the approved fares while others demanded slightly higher amounts.
This prompted the arrest of six drivers who were later cautioned and pardoned by the Mayor.
Mr. Allotey explained that, it was the first day of the enforcement operation and that the exercise was intended to serve as a firm warning ahead of intensified monitoring and stricter action in subsequent rounds.
In a media interaction during the operation, which ended around 9:30 p.m., the Mayor said the enforcement would continue and be intensified across the metropolis, explaining that the city could not allow a situation where commuters were exploited through arbitrary fare hikes, particularly during peak periods.
He assured that the Assembly and its partners would continue to monitor compliance and take action against offenders, adding that passenger verification would remain part of the strategy to help confirm what drivers were charging on the ground.
The Mayor also cautioned both drivers and traders against practices that undermined public order, stressing that the Assembly would apply the law to protect road users and maintain discipline in commercial areas.
According to a report file by the Public Relations of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), the taskforce will continued to maintained a visible presence along the corridor amid dense commuter traffic.
