The La Motor Court has fined six commercial transport operators, a total of GH¢1,680 for charging passengers above the approved fares.
The six, comprising three drivers and three bus conductors, popularly known as “mates,” were fined on Thursday (27th August 2026) after they were put before the court following their arrest during an Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) enforcement exercise led by Director of Operations, Mr. Mohammed Banda in the Central Business District (CBD).
Following their conviction, Francis Morgah, Foster Osei, Benjamin Ofori Atta, Emmanuel Aduafo and Emmanuel Paa Ekow Amissah were each fined GH¢300, equivalent to 25 penalty units, while Joseph Bonney was fined GH¢180, equivalent to 15 penalty units.
The six were convicted in line with Clause 19(f) of the AMA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Bye-laws, 2017, which prohibits commercial drivers from charging more than fares prescribed and approved by the Assembly in consultation with representatives of the major transport operator unions.
The court action followed a recent warning by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, that the Assembly would clamp down on commercial transport operators who exploited commuters through arbitrary fare increases, particularly during peak periods.
Reacting to the court’s decision, the Mayor said the convictions should serve as a warning to commercial transport operators who continued to charge passengers above the approved fare, adding that the enforcement would be sustained.
Mayor Allotey admonished passengers to continue reporting cases of charging to the Assembly, through its "See Something, Say Something" WhatsApp line (0544914628) with pictures of the vehicle and registration numbers adding that the AMA remained committed to protecting passengers from exploitation.