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Philippines public transport fare increases

Overview

The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) lifted a suspension on public utility vehicle (PUV) fare adjustments to assist operators with rising operational costs.

Following the lifting of the suspension, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) implemented the increases across various transport sectors, including traditional and modernized jeepneys, buses, UV Express, taxis, and Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS). Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez stated the adjustments were necessary to ensure transport availability, citing that existing structures were inadequate due to an “ongoing fuel crisis.”

Specific adjustments include increasing the minimum fare for traditional jeepneys to ₱14 and modernized jeepneys to ₱17 for the first four kilometers. Authorities have mandated that the statutory 20% discount for students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities remains applicable.

Entities

Department of Transportation · Giovanni Lopez · Manila · Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board · Davao Region

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Philippines implements public transport fare hikes

    The LTFRB has implemented public transport fare hikes for jeepneys, buses, taxis, and TNVS in the Philippines to address rising operating costs caused by the fuel crisis.

  2. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Philippines lifts suspension on public transport fare hikes

    The Philippine Department of Transportation has lifted a suspension on fare adjustments, raising minimum fares for traditional and modern jeepneys, buses, and taxis to offset rising operational costs.

Sources

landtransportguru.net · logisticsnews.ph · themindanaosentinel.com · topgear.com.ph · wazzuppilipinas.com