PsychologyAugust 11, 2026

trotro

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Definition

A privately owned, shared minibus used as a common and affordable means of public transportation in Ghana.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Ga word 'tro', referring to the three-pence coin formerly used to pay fares, which was repeated to represent the frequent payment practice.

In the news

The article uses the term when comparing polling data among taxi and transport operators, highlighting the importance of this specific group in the political survey.

Ashanti NPP Chair Race: Kokofu leads COKA in new stakeholder survey

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CitiNewsroom.com

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