KMA Impounds 22 Vehicles for Failing to Reduce Transport Fares

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has impounded 22 commercial vehicles during a recent crackdown on drivers who refused to comply with the mandated reduction in transport fares within Kumasi. The enforcement operation was conducted on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Drivers caught charging fares above the approved rates were fined as part of efforts to restore order and discipline in the city’s transport sector. This action targeted those who failed to implement a 15% fare reduction mandated by national transport unions, effective from May 24, 2025.

Randy Wilson, Head of Urban Transport at KMA, confirmed that the offending drivers were apprehended and their vehicles held at KMA’s premises.

Offenders are required to pay fines ranging between GH¢500 and GH¢1,500 before their vehicles can be released, in line with penalties set out in the Assembly’s Special Exercise Fine policy approved in July 2023.

The task force responsible for the operation, comprising Metro Guards, Assembly Members, Department of Transport officials, and other security agencies, acted following verified complaints of fare overcharging.

Earlier, on May 26, 2025, KMA had issued a public warning urging commercial drivers to strictly follow the revised fare guidelines, reminding them that overcharging passengers is a criminal offense under the law.

Mr. Wilson emphasized the Assembly’s firm commitment to enforcing transport regulations fairly and protecting passengers from exploitation, underscoring the necessity of the operation to maintain fairness and order on Kumasi’s roads.

“The KMA is dedicated to promoting accountability, order, and safety throughout the city’s transport network,” he stated.