The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued more than 2,300 fare matrices to jeepney drivers on Monday.
Data from the LTFRB showed that a total 2,365 fare matrices were distributed in the National Capital Region (NCR) and in Regions 3 and 4.
The fare matrix shows the newly computed fare structure, following the approval of the P2 fare hike in October.
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Without the fare matrix posted inside jeepneys, drivers could not charge their passengers the new minimum fare of P10.
The LTFRB said that if a driver charges the public with P10 without the fare matrix, they would be fined for overcharging their passengers. This is punishable as stated under Joint Administrative Order 2014-01.
LTFRB’s NCR office distributed a total of 803 fare matrices on Monday. Meanwhile, about 717 and 566 fare matrices were issued in Regions 3 and 4, respectively. Its main office, meanwhile, distributed a total of 279 fare matrices to jeepney drivers.
The board reiterated its call for jeepney drivers to secure the said document before collecting the new fare from passengers. /ee
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