Tag: FEJODAP

LTFRB also approves Php1 bus fare hike

(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved the Php1 fare hike for provincial and city buses which will take effect in November. The announcement came a day after the LTFRB approved the PhP10 minimum jeepney fare that will be implemented next month. On Thursday, October 18, the LTFRB issued the order that the fare for ordinary buses will increase from Php 10.00 to Php 11.00, and for the air-conditioned buses […]

Operators seek another P1-increase in jeepney fare

(Eagle News) — Jeepney groups are asking for another Php 1.00 increase in jeepney fare due to the series of price hikes in petroleum products. Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines (FEJODAP) Zeny Maranan said that the successive oil price hikes are already affecting the take home pay of drivers. Maranan elaborated that the P9 minimum fare is no longer sufficient considering the current prices of oil products. With the increase […]

Five transport groups seek P2-fare hike in M. Manila, Region 3, Region 4

(Eagle News) — Five transport groups are seeking a P2 increase in fare in Metro Manila and Regions 3 and 4. The Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines, Alliance of Concerned Transport Organizations, Liga ng Transport Operator ng Pilipinas, Alliance Transport Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines, and Pangkalahatang Sanggunian Manila and Suburbs Drivers Association filed their petition for the proposed  P10 fare for the first four kilometers before the […]

MMDA plans to ban jeeps in EDSA starting next week

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metro Manila Development Authority on Thursday (February 2) announced its plan to totally ban public utility jeeps from traversing EDSA starting next week. An estimated 1000 jeepneys will be affected by the MMDA’s new plan. The plan to ban public utility jeeps in EDSA will make it easier for public buses to travel and will result in the reduction of the over-all traffic in Metro Manila. Meanwhile, MMDA […]