MANILA, Philippines — Public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators must prominently post the updated fare matrix inside their units before collecting higher fares starting Monday, September 28, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced.
Commuters can access and download the revised fare matrix for free via the LTFRB’s official website. The agency urged passengers to report non-compliant drivers by calling the 1342 Hotline or sending a message through its official Facebook page, adding that filed complaints will be processed following existing rules and regulations.
The reminder follows a September 24 directive from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) lifting the suspension on fare increases previously approved in March 2026, alongside provisional hikes for UV Express units and taxis while their main petitions remain under review.
According to Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, the adjustments aim to cushion the impact of rising operational expenses on transport operators and ensure the continued sustainability of public transit services.
The updated rates taking effect on September 28 include:
- Traditional jeepneys: Minimum fare increases from ₱13 to ₱14
- Modern jeepneys: Minimum fare increases from ₱15 to ₱17
- Ordinary city buses: Minimum fare increases from ₱13 to ₱15
- Air-conditioned city buses: Minimum fare increases from ₱15 to ₱18
- Ordinary provincial buses: Minimum fare increases from ₱11 to ₱12
- Air-conditioned provincial buses: ₱2.45 increase per succeeding kilometer
- Airport taxis: Flag-down rate for the first 500 meters increases from ₱75 to ₱115
- Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS): ₱20 base fare increase, varying by vehicle class
- Point-to-Point (P2P) buses: 15% overall fare increase
The LTFRB emphasized that mandated statutory discounts for senior citizens, students, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) must remain fully honored. Transport authorities will actively monitor compliance on the roads and investigate incidents of overcharging.
The rate adjustments arrive amid persistent fuel price hikes, which have strained transit workers and prompted the transport group Piston to declare a nationwide transport strike scheduled for September 29 and 30.