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PUV drivers reminded of Oct. 3 effectivity date of fare hikes
FILE: MASKS STILL ON. Commuters wearing face masks board a public utility jeepney along Elliptical Road in Quezon City on Wednesday (Sept. 14, 2022). Executive Order 3 signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. states that the use of face masks is now voluntary in outdoor spaces but remains mandatory in indoor areas and public transportation. (PNA photo by Alfred Frias)
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday reminded drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) to follow its guidelines on the implementation of the fare increase or face fines and other penalties.
The LTFRB said the fare increase for modern and traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJ), public utility buses (PUB), taxis, and transport network vehicle services (TNVS) will all be effective on Oct. 3.
“Hindi maaaring magtaas ng pamasahe ang mga PUV driver at operator hangga’t wala pang nai-issue sa kanila na fare matrix guide (PUV drivers and operators cannot ask for a higher fare without a fare matrix guide),” it said.
It ordered PUV operators and drivers to install an updated fare matrix or guide in their vehicles that should be immediately visible to passengers.
Those who charge passengers the increased fare before the said date face a PHP5,000 fine for a first offense, PHP10,000 for a second offense, and PHP15,000 plus cancellation of their certificate of public convenience (CPC) for a third offense.
Such penalties, it said, are part of the rules and policies of the LTFRB that drivers and operators must follow as conditions for holding a CPC and as stated in Joint Administrative Order 2014-01.
It called on the public to report erring PUVs by calling the LTFRB 24/7 hotline 1342, by sending a message at the LTFRB official Facebook page, or by visiting the official website of the LTFRB.
On Friday, the LTFRB announced a fare increase for several PUVs, both for their minimum fare and per kilometer (km) charge.
Traditional PUJs will soon cost PHP12 for the first four kilometers and modern PUJs will cost PHP12, with an additional PHP1.80 and PHP2.20 per kilometer charge respectively.
PUBs, taxis, and TNVS are included in the fare increase brought by the continued rise of fuel prices.
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz
Zach Nathaniel Cesar Assuncion
September 20, 2022 at 11:38 PM
Nooooo even it is not effective, it really cost as high as before and it is pasakit lalo na sa mga commuters. Nagmahal nanga ang mga gastos sa bahay pati banaman sa pamasahe kaya mas lalong lumiliit ang value nang ating sweldo.
Jam Allysa Montajes
September 21, 2022 at 12:28 PM
Kawawa yung mga hindi naman minimum wage at saka sa mga minimum wage, nagmahalan na nga ang bilihin, nagtaasan na rin ang singil sa tubig at kuryente, tapos tataasan pa ang pamasahe, ano na lang matira sa kanila non.