Here's How Much Fares Will Increase Next Month

(SPOT.ph) The -Ber months are here and, while they bring along the season of packed malls and crowded public spaces, they're most easily recognized by the increase in one particular aspect of city life. No, not the increase of Mariah Carey or Jose Mari Chan Christmas music playing everywhere you go—although, that is a big part of the season. It's the undeniable explosion in traffic. And, unfortunately, it just got a bit more expensive to head out.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board approved fare increases for various modes of public transportation on September 16, from jeepneys to buses to PUV's and TNVS's. Even with the offering of free rides and discounted fares around the Metro, you'd best learn about these new fares before heading out the door.

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Here are the fare hikes for various public transportation as of September 2022:

Fare hikes are effective beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2022, unless otherwise stated in the article.

Fare hikes for jeepneys (PUJs):

A P1 increase has been approved for the base fare hikes for jeepneys (i.e. for the first four kilometers). Traditional PUJs will charge P12 (from P11) as base fare, while Modern PUJs will charge P14 (from P13). This follows an earlier P1 increase in July.

For every succedding kilometer, Traditional PUJs will charge commuters P1.80 more (from P1.50) and Modern PUJs will charge P2.20 (from P1.80).

Fare hikes for buses (PUBs):

The LTFRB similarly approved a P2 increase for the base fares in city and provincial buses. For the first five kilometers, regular city buses will charge P13 (from P11), airconditioned city buses will charge P15 (from P13), while provincial buses will charge P11 (from P9).

Every succeeding kilometer will cost roughly P0.40 more, with exact pricing depending on the type of bus.

Fare hikes for taxis and Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS):

Flagdown rates for taxis and sedan-type TNVS's are upped to P45 (from P40), while fares for AUV and SUV-type TNVS's are upped to P55 (from P50). Hatchback-type TNVS's similarly see a P5 increase, with fares going to P35 from P30.

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Fare hikes for Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs):

Finally, the LTFRB reminds that fare increases for PUVs will begin on the first Monday of the month, October 3. They put out a statement that PUV drivers and operators aren't allowed to increase fare prices until the effective date and until an updated fare matrix guide has been issued to them.

Essentially, they're reminding everyone not to shell out the extra cash unless you see the PUV has imposed an updated fare matrix in their vehicle.

Fare hikes for tricycles:

Similarly, the LTFRB reiterates that tricycle business and their regulated fares are under Department of Interior and Local Government, meaning issues to be had with them should be taken up with one's respective local government.

For more information, check out LTFRB Central Office's Facebook page.

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