Transport groups on Tuesday filed a petition with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) that would allow Jeepney and bus operators and drivers to charge an additional P1.00 to P2.00 on fares during rush hour.
In their petition, Pasang Masda, the Alliance of Transport Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines , and the Alliance of Concerned Transport Organization asked the LTFRB to allow traditional and modern public utility jeepneys to charge an additional P1.00, and public utility buses an additional P2.00 during the rush hour periods of 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., except on Sundays and national holidays.
The minimum fares for provincial buses were also hiked by P2, with succeeding kilometer fare increases ranging from P1.90 to P2.90 depending on the type of bus. In a statement, the LTFRB confirmed that the agency received the petition of Pasang Masda, ALTODAP, and ACTO on October 14, 2022.
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