LTFRB Reviewing P15 Jeepney Fare Petition

The petition filed by transport groups for a P15 minimum fare for public utility jeepneys is being reviewed by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.

- By CHRISTINE BOTON

The LTFRB has received the petition seeking an increase of P2 in the minimum fare for jeepneys. The current jeepney fare is P13. The request for a fare hike comes as jeepney drivers and operators grapple with rising fuel prices. LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III emphasized the board's commitment to balancing the welfare of both transport operators and commuters.

"We understand the challenges faced by drivers and operators due to soaring fuel prices and the increased cost of living," Guadiz said. "While we remain committed to ensuring that their livelihood is sustainable, we must also carefully balance this with the welfare of commuters who are equally affected by the current economic conditions," he added.