The Land Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reminded both the public and transport operators and drivers that the fare hike it approved is not immediately executory.
This, after the LTFRB started to receive complaints from commuters that some drivers of public utility vehicles have already started charging them with additional fare based on the latest fare hike decision.
In a statement, the LTFRB said the fare hike for passenger jeepneys, buses, and Taxi and Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) will be effective 15 days after the release of decision on Sept. 16.
This means, according to the statement, the fare hike will be effective on Oct. 3.
Based on the LTFRB decision, the traditional jeepney will have a new minimum fare of P12 that will cover first four kilometers and P1.80 for every succeeding kilometer. On the other hand, modern jeepneys will have a new minimum fare of P14 for first four kilometers and P2.20 for every succeeding kilometer.
For the buses, those with Metro Manila routes will have P13 minimum fare for first four kilometers and P2.25 for every succeeding kilometer while city aircon buses will be P15 minimum fare and P2.65 for every succeeding kilometer.
For all provincial buses, the new minimum fare will be P11. The succeeding kilometer for ordinary provincial buses will be at P1.90. for de luxe provincial buses is P2.10 for every succeeding kilometer, the S de luxe provincial buses will have a succeeding kilometer rate at P2.35 and for luxury provincial buses is P2.90.
For taxis, the new flagdown rate will be at P45 and P2 for every succeeding kilometer.
And for TNVS, the sedan type will have a flagdown rate of P45, P55 flagdown rate for AUV-SUV type and P35 for hatchback type. There is no increase for the succeeding kilometer.
Based on the LTFRB decision, PUVs must also post a new fare matrix inside the vehicle before they are allowed to implement the new fare increase on Oct. 3.
"PUV drivers and operators will not be allowed to increase the fare until such time that a fare matrix guide is issued to them," the LTFRB statement read.
The LTFRB also warned the PUV drivers and operators that they will be held liable if they found to be charging the passengers without the fare matrix guide and before the Oct. 3 earliest fare hike implementation.
It also urged the commuters to inform the LTFRB against drivers who are already implementing the fare increase via Hotline: 1342 and LTFRB Official Facebook, or personally file the complaint at the LTFRB offices.