P1 Jeepney Fare Hike Takes Effect March 20 as Fuel Crisis Deepens
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has approved a minimum fare increase of one peso for traditional public utility jeepneys, raising the base rate to ₱14 starting Thursday. This adjustment follows rising fuel costs driven by ongoing Middle East conflicts that threaten to push diesel prices above P₮ 10 per liter while also increasing maintenance expenses across the industry. LTFRB Chairman Vigor D Mendoza confirmed these hikes apply nationwide alongside adjustments for modern jeepneys, buses, and other public transport vehicles except regular taxis.
Key Points
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1The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved a P1 fare increase for traditional public utility jeepneys starting March 20, raising them to ₱35.
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2Fare increases also apply to modern jeepney operators with an additional cost of up to ₹4 per trip due to rising fuel prices expected in the coming months. The LTFRB has approved a P1 increase for traditional public utility vehicles (PUVs) starting March 20, raising them from ₱35.
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3The fare hike is part of broader adjustments affecting buses and airport taxis as drivers face escalating costs due to rising diesel prices expected in the coming months. The LTFRB has approved a P1 increase for traditional public utility vehicles (PUVs) starting March 20, raising them from ₱35.
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4The decision comes amid concerns over fuel shortages driven by global oil price fluctuations and geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains across Southeast Asia.
Developments
The Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board approved significant public utility vehicle fares in response to an oil crisis caused by the Middle East conflict starting March 19, 2026: jeepney base rates rose from P13 and P15 for traditional models respectively. Metro bus ordinary units increased their fare structure with a new rate of ₱7 per kilometer (from ₹₲₂), while airport taxis saw an increase to the range between $8$-$9$.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has approved fare increases effective Thursday: traditional jeepneys will rise by ₱0.20 per kilometer with a minimum of ₱1, modern jeepney fares increase to P₮₁7 (P₂ more) plus the same distance rate; city buses are set at P₽_5 for ordinary and Pₛ 8 air-conditioned units; TNVS base fare increases by half.