Here’s your guide to fare hikes for jeepneys, buses and other public utility vehicles - Rappler

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ROAD. Traditional jeepneys ply their routes in Manila to Quezon City, on March 16, 2026. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has approved fare hikes for jeepneys and will announce the amount of the increase on March 17.

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MANILA, Philippines – Commuters will pay higher fares for public utility vehicles (PUVs) starting Monday, September 28, after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) lifted the suspension on fare increases approved by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

The fare increases were originally set to take effect in March but were suspended by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. amid the conflict in the Middle East, which drove up global oil prices.

The minimum fare for jeepneys increased from P13 to P14. The rate for each succeeding kilometer rose to P2 from P1.80.

For modern jeepneys, the minimum fare is now P17 from P15. The rate per succeeding kilometer also went up to P2.40 from P2.20.

For provincial buses, the first 5 kilometers on ordinary buses will cost P12. The succeeding-kilometer rates are:

The base fare for ride-hailing cars or transportation network vehicle services (TNVS) increased by P20 across all vehicle types. Here’s a comparison of the old and new base fare:

The rate per kilometer remains at P15, with no additional charge for fractional distances.

P2P bus fares increased by 15% from the existing rates, depending on the route.

The flag-down rate for airport taxis, meanwhile, increased by P40, or 53%, from P75 to P115 for the first 500 meters.

There will be no changes to the rates for every succeeding 300 meters or each two-minute waiting period.

The fare increases come after different bus operators in the country appealed to the Marcos administration. – Rappler.com