The Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) should take into the consideration the welfare of the commuting public when deciding on the petition of transportation groups for a temporary jeepney fare increase. “While we recognize that jeepney drivers and operators...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will conduct a series of public hearings and consultations before deciding on the petition of transport groups to increase the jeepney minimum fare to P15. While the LTFRB said it understands the arguments and concerns raised by...
DAVAO CITY – The provisional P1 jeepney fare increase effective last October 8 will not help alleviate the conditions of the Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ) drivers in the Philippines amid increasing cost of fuel, transport group Transmission-Piston said. Larry Arguilles, spokesperson for...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government must first ensure that the momentum of the country's growth is not affected adversely before approving any fare increase in public transportation. File photos (RTVM, Manila Bulletin) NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said...
ILOILO CITY -- Jeepney drivers in Iloilo City are proposing to increase the minimum fare by P2.50 to ease the impact of rising fuel prices and the protocols against COVID-19. The Iloilo City Loop Alliance of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association (ICLAJODA) submitted a petition to the Land...