LTFRB OKs fare hike for public utility vehicles, TNVS by Oct. 4

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MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Friday approved the fare hikes for public utility jeepneys, buses, taxis, and ride-hailing applications that will take effect on October 4.

In a statement, the LTFRB said they approved a P1 peso hike for traditional and modern jeepneys; P2 pesos hike for ordinary and aircon city buses as well as provincial buses; and P5 pesos hike for the flag down rates of taxis and the Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) or ride-hailing apps.

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The updated rates approved by the LTFRB are as follows:

Jeepney

Traditional: from P11 to P12

Modern: from P13 to P14

City Bus

Ordinary: from P11 to P13

With air-conditioning: from P13 to P15

Provincial Bus 

Ordinary: from P9 to P11

Deluxe bus (per kilometer): from P1.75 to P2.10

Super deluxe bus (per kilometer): from P1.95 to  P2.35

Luxury bus (per kilometer): from P2.40 to P2.90

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