Jeepney fares up to P14 starting Sept. 28; buses, taxis, TNVS also hike rates
Commuters will pay higher fares for public utility jeepneys starting Monday, September 28, with fare increases also taking effect for buses, airport taxis, transport network vehicle services and point-to-point buses.
Manila commuters will face higher public transport fares starting September 28, 2024. The fare increases also affect buses, airport taxis, transport network vehicle services (TNVS), and point-to-point buses. For traditional jeepneys, the first four kilometers will rise from P13 to P14, with an extra P2 for each additional kilometer.
Modern jeepneys see their first four kilometers increase from P15 to P17, with a P2.40 surcharge per extra kilometer. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced these new rates after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) greenlit the LTFRB's recommendation. Metro Manila and city buses will need to charge P12 for the initial five kilometers, with higher rates for each extra kilometer.
Airport taxi fares will jump to P115 for the first 500 meters, with no change in charges for every additional 300 meters or every two minutes. Point-to-point buses will implement a 15% increase on their existing fares for each route. The LTFRB also announced provisional fare hikes for UV Express vehicles and taxis. UV Express drivers will see provisional increases while taxi flag-down rates will also see provisional hikes.
Public transport operators must display the updated fare matrix inside their vehicles before charging the new fares. The DOTr previously approved these fare increases but had suspended their implementation. The DOTr has now lifted the suspension, allowing the new rates to take effect on September 28.
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