Commuters across Liberia can now breathe a sigh of relief as the Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Transport, announces a new standardized list of transportation fares aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens and promoting transparency in the transport sector.

Transport Minister Sirleaf Tyler explained that the new fare system is designed to prevent overcharging by commercial drivers and ensure fairness for all passengers. “Our goal is to protect commuters from exploitation and create a transport system that is both fair and predictable. Drivers who violate these fares will face fines or could have their licenses suspended,” Minister Tyler said during the announcement in Monrovia.

For many daily travelers, the new rates promise immediate relief. In the Central Region, including Margibi and Bong Counties, trips from Monrovia to nearby towns such as Weala and Gbah are now set at L$200 and L$300, respectively, while journeys to Totota and Salala are L$400. Longer routes, such as Monrovia to Gbarnga, will cost L$600, and fares to Phebe/Cuttington or Bellefuanai are capped at L$1,000. Even more distant towns like Kokoyah and Jorwah will cost L$1,800—a fixed rate intended to prevent arbitrary price hikes.

Travelers heading to Nimba County will pay L$2,000 from Monrovia to Sanniquellie, L$2,200 to Ganta, L$2,500 to Bahn, and L$3,200 to Yekepa. Monrovia to Loguatuo is set at L$3,500, while the route from Sanniquellie to Zwedru is L$4,500. For those journeying to Liberia’s Southeastern region, Monrovia to Zwedru in Grand Gedeh will cost L$4,500, Fish Town in River Gee L$9,000, Harper in Maryland L$9,700, and Greenville in Sinoe L$6,000.

Along the Western Corridor, the government has set fares at L$500 from Monrovia to Buchanan in Grand Bassa, L$700 to Robertsport in Grand Cape Mount, L$2,000 to Voinjama in Lofa, L$4,000 to Foyah, and L$5,000 to Kolahun.

Many Liberians welcomed the announcement, noting that previous inconsistent fares had placed an unfair strain on daily budgets. “I travel from Monrovia to Gbarnga for work almost every week. Before, I never knew how much I would be charged. This new fare schedule makes planning so much easier,” said Samuel Kollie, a commuter from Margibi County.

Minister Tyler reiterated the government’s commitment to monitoring the system. “This is not just about setting prices; it’s about building trust between drivers and passengers and creating a transparent, accountable transport sector,” he said.

Analysts say that by standardizing fares across regions, the government hopes to reduce disputes between commuters and drivers, encourage fair competition, and provide financial predictability for households.

With the new fares officially in effect, citizens nationwide can now travel with greater confidence that their journeys will be both safe and fairly priced.