Freetown, Sierra Leone – July 1, 2026 – The Ministry of Transport and Aviation, in collaboration with the Motor Drivers Union and other key stakeholders in the transport sector, has announced a downward revision of public transportation fares across Freetown and provincial/across-border routes.
The adjustment, effective Tuesday, 30th June 2026, follows the recent reduction in the pump price of fuel to NLe 35.00 per litre.
The new fares reflect an approximate 12.5% decrease on previous rates, providing much-needed relief to commuters amid the lower fuel costs.
See the Ministry’s detailed schedule for key Freetown routes and provincial and across border routes below:
Enforcement and Stakeholder Commitment
A joint statement signed by key officials, including *Hon. Rex Bhonapha, Deputy Minister of Transport and Aviation, and representatives from the Motor Drivers Union, Bike Riders Union, Tricycle Union, Passenger Welfare Association, and Poda Poda and Bus Owners Association, emphasised that any deviation from the approved fares would be met with the full force of the law of Sierra Leone.
The Ministry urged all operators and the general public to adhere strictly to the new rates to ensure the benefits of the fuel price reduction are passed on to commuters.
