The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board approves the fare increase in jeepneys, taxis, SUV/AUV and buses.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) granted the petition for fare hikes with revision from the original proposal for traditional and modern jeepneys, buses, taxis, and transport network vehicle services (TNVS).
The LTFRB said it released a decision on the petitions filed by several transport groups.
The public land transportation regulator approved a ₱1 provisional increase in the minimum fare for the first four kilometers of travel in both traditional and modern jeepneys, the GMA news reported.
“Upon the effectivity of the decision, the minimum fare for traditional public utility jeepney (TPUJ) will be ₱12, while for modern PUJ (MPUJ) will be at ₱14,” the LTFRB said.
The agency also approved an increase in the fare for TPUJ of ₱0.30 per additional kilometer, while MPUJ would now pay ₱0.40 per kilometer.
“Based on the increase, the fare for succeeding kilometer run TPUJ will be ₱1.80 from the current ₱1.50, while for MPUJ will be ₱2.20 from ₱1.80,” the LTFRB said.
The LTFRB also approved a ₱2 uniformed base rate increase for the city and provincial buses for the first five kilometers and a ₱0.35 to ₱0.50 fare increase for each additional kilometer, depending on the type of bus.It said that public utility buses (PUB) operators asked for ₱4 to ₱7 base fare hikes and per succeeding kilometer rate ranging from ₱0.45 to ₱1.20.
The flag down rate for taxis and transportation network vehicle service (TNVS) also increased by ₱5.00.
“Upon effectivity of the decision, the minimum fare for taxis and Sedan-type TNVS will be P45, while Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV) and Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)-type TNVS will be at ₱55. For hatchback-type TNVS, flag-down rate will be ₱35,” the LTFRB noted.
“There will be no increase in the succeeding kilometers,” the agency added.
Around the first week of October, the decision concerning fare hikes will take effect 15 days after publication in a widely-circulated newspaper.
The LTFRB said as mandated the 20 percent discount for senior citizens, persons with disability, and students will still be effective.
LTFRB cited that it recognizes the need for a fare increase following the continuing rise of oil prices.
The agency also consulted the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) on this matter.
“In the decision released by LTFRB, the agency conducted a study through its Franchise Planning and Monitoring Division (FPMD),” it said.
The Franchise Planning and Monitoring Division considered the Memorandum Circular 2019-035, the opinions of various stakeholders, rising PUV operational costs, and the opinion of the NEDA.
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