The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is currently studying a petition filed by major transport groups seeking a provisional fare increase for public utility jeepneys (PUJs).
On August 11, PASANG MASDA, ALTODAP, and ACTO filed a petition requesting a ₱1 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.
LTFRB Chairperson Atty. 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,” Chairperson Guadiz said.
The LTFRB chief stressed that the Board’s 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 added.
The petitioners are asking the LTFRB to declare the previous ₱1 provisional fare hike granted in October 2023 as permanent, and to grant an additional ₱2 provisional increase bringing the base fare to ₱15 for traditional PUJs and from P14 to P19 for modern PUJs.
Chairperson Guadiz emphasized 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.
