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P60 taxi flag-down rate under review - LTFRB

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November 28, 2024

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is still reviewing a petition for a P60 flag-down rate for taxis.

- - Romina Cabrera

LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III said the agency has to consider several factors as the higher flag-down rate could have an impact on inflation.

Since June 2022, taxi operators have been lobbying for a fare hike, from P40 at the time to P60.

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