The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is currently studying a petition filed by major transport groups seeking a P1 provisional fare increase for public utility jeepneys.
In a statement on Tuesday, LTFRB chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III assured stakeholders that the Board is carefully reviewing the request.
“We are studying the petition in detail to ensure that any fare adjustment is fair, reasonable, and based on solid justification,” he said.
The Board’s evaluation will consider both commuter welfare and operator viability, he stressed.
“Our goal is to balance the needs of the riding public and the sustainability of public transport operations,” he noted.
He assured that the Board will follow due process, including public consultations and hearings.
“We will listen to all sides before making a decision. This is part of our mandate to ensure transparent and participatory fare-setting,” he said.
On Aug. 11, Pasang Masda, Alliance of Transport Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines, and Alliance of Concerned Transport Organizations filed a petition requesting a P1 provisional fare increase and other fare adjustments for both traditional and modern PUJs.
It covers multiple filings between August 2023 and March 2025 with proposals ranging from base fare hikes to adjustments per succeeding kilometer.
The petitioners urged the LTFRB to declare the previous P1 provisional fare hike granted in October 2023 as permanent, and to grant an additional P2 provisional increase, bringing the base fare to P15 for traditional PUJs and from P14 to P19 for modern PUJs.
