A few days ago, LTFRB approved the PHP 2.00 fare hike for jeepneys that will be effective next month. Then just recently, another approved fare hike has emerged, but this time, it's for commuter buses. filed a joint petition for a fare hike and was granted by the board last October 17, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineSTAR/photos/a.134754620011561/1181575358662810/ The PHP 1.00 fare hike will cover routes in Metro Manila and will be effective on the first week of November. This means that the PHP 10-12 minimum fare will now be PHP 11-13. Provincial buses were also granted a hike from PHP 1.40 to PHP 1.55 for every succeeding non-aircon buses and PHP 1.60 to PHP 1.75 for air-conditioned ones. Jeepney, taxi, and TNVs' drivers already requested to raise fares in the wake of the impending fuel price hike as a result of the tax reform law. And now, UV Express also filed a petition for a fare hike which will likely double the amount of the current fare. Read more in our articles including "LTFRB approves PHP 1.00 commuter bus fare hike" and "UV Express seeks 100% fare hike".
A few days ago, LTFRB approved the PHP 2.00 fare hike for jeepneys that will be effective next month. Then just recently, another approved fare hike has emerged, but this time, it's for commuter buses.
filed a joint petition for a fare hike and was granted by the board last October 17, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineSTAR/photos/a.134754620011561/1181575358662810/ The PHP 1.00 fare hike will cover routes in Metro Manila and will be effective on the first week of November. This means that the PHP 10-12 minimum fare will now be PHP 11-13.
Our coverage of fare hike includes: "LTFRB approves PHP 1.00 commuter bus fare hike"; "UV Express seeks 100% fare hike"; "LTFRB approves Php1 fare hike in PUJ for Regions 3, 4, and NCR". Each article provides unique insights and information.