MANILA, Philippines — Commuters would have to pay P10 minimum fare for jeepneys starting on Nov. 3 as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) yesterday denied a commuter group’s appeal to stop the fare increase. In a decision signed yesterday, the LTFRB denied the motion for reconsideration filed by Arlis Acao and Rodolfo Javellano from the United Filipino Consumers and Commuters (UFCC), who asked the board to stop the approved fare increase. The UFCC had argued that the fare hike would be unjust to the millions of Filipinos already affected by the rising inflation. However, the LTFRB took into consideration the welfare of jeepney operators and drivers who are battling the rising prices of fuel and the effects of the tax reform law. Board member Aileen Lizada dissented and alleged that there was “haste in arriving at a decision by the majority of the board.”

Source: Philippine Star October 30, 2018 16:04 UTC