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Eastern Visayas public transport fares jump amid fuel cost pressures
Commuters across Eastern Visayas will face higher transportation costs as regulators approved fare increases for public utility vehicles. The adjustment aims to help drivers and operators manage surging fuel and operating expenses.
LSN Philippines ·
TACLOBAN CITY — Residents commuting across Eastern Visayas must now brace for higher public transport fares following regulatory approval of an increase designed to offset mounting fuel and operational costs for vehicle operators.
Traditional jeepney operators secured approval to raise minimum fares from P13 to P14 for trips covering the first four kilometers, marking the latest adjustment to address persistent cost pressures in the transport sector. The increase reflects broader challenges facing public utility vehicle operators grappling with volatile fuel prices and elevated maintenance expenses.
The fare adjustment applies across the Eastern Visayas region, affecting thousands of daily commuters who rely on jeepneys and other public vehicles for their transportation needs. Transport regulators determined that the modest increase was necessary to ensure operators could maintain service reliability while covering their rising operational costs.
The decision comes amid sustained pressure on the transport industry, where fuel price volatility continues to squeeze profit margins. Officials indicated the fare structure remains subject to review as economic conditions evolve, signaling potential adjustments if cost pressures intensify further.