THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is reviewing a proposed P2 provisional fare hike that would raise the base fare for traditional jeepney to P15 from the current P13.
“We are studying the petition in detail to ensure that any fare adjustment is fair, reasonable, and based on solid justification,” LTFRB chairperson Atty. Teofilo Guadiz III said in a statement on Tuesday.
The LTFRB said transport groups PASANG MASDA, ALTODAP, and ACTO filed a petition on Monday to declare the previous P1 provisional fare hike granted in October 2023 as permanent, and to allow an additional P2 provisional increase. This will bring the base fare to P15 for traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs) and to P19 from P14 for modern PUJs.
The petition covers multiple filings between August 2023 and March 2025, with proposals ranging from base fare hikes to adjustments per succeeding kilometer, LTFRB added.
Guadiz said the evaluation will consider both commuter welfare and operator viability.
“Our goal is to balance the needs of the riding public and the sustainability of public transport operations,” he said.
Guadiz added 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.
