The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued the new fare rates for Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs), effective on Monday, September 28, 2026.

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PUJ 

Traditional - ₱14.00 (first 4km) | ₱2.00 per succeeding kilometer

Modern - ₱17.00 (first 4km) | ₱2.40 per succeeding kilometer

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City Bus 

Ordinary - ₱15.00 (first 5km) | ₱2.49 per succeeding kilometer

Aircon - ₱15.00 (first 5km) | ₱2.98 per succeeding kilometer

EDSA Busway Northbound & Southbound - ₱18.00 (first 5km) | ₱2.98 per succeeding kilometer

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Provincial Bus 

Ordinary - ₱2.20 per succeeding kilometer

Air-conditioned - ₱2.45 per succeeding kilometer

Deluxe - ₱2.60 per succeeding kilometer

Super Deluxe - ₱2.70 per succeeding kilometer

Luxury - ₱3.35 per succeeding kilometer

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Taxi

Regular - ₱65.00 flag-down rate 

Silver Premium - ₱80.00 flag-down rate 

Gold Premium - ₱95.00 flag-down rate 

Airport Taxi - ₱115.00 flag-down rate (first 500 m) | ₱4.00 per succeeding 300 meters

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TNVS

Hatchback / Sub-Compact - ₱55.00 flag-down rate 

Car Sedan - ₱65.00 flag-down rate 

AUV / SUV - ₱75.00 flag-down rate 

Premium - ₱165.00 flag-down rate

UV Express

Traditional - ₱2.60 per kilometer

Modern - ₱3.00 per kilometer

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According to Department of Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, it is high time to increase the fare for PUVs.

“Itong umiiral na pamasahe sa PUVs, ito na ‘yung pamasahe bago pa man ‘yung fuel crisis. Kaya hindi na ito sapat para magkaroon nang maayos na kita ‘yung ating mga driver at operator. Napapanahon na itong dagdag-pasahe para masiguro rin nating sapat ang mga PUV sa kalsada, at may masasakyan ang ating mga komyuter,” he said

TNVS Community Philippines expressed gratitude following the announcement of newly approved fare adjustments, and stated that the government is listening and responsive to the needs of the affected sectors.

“Ang makasaysayang pagpapatibay sa kinakailangang fare adjustment ay isang malinaw na patunay na ang ating pamahalaan ay nakikinig at handang umalalay sa mga sektor na patuloy na nagsisilbi para sa ekonomiya at sa mamamayang Pilipino,” they said

The Victory Liner is also grateful and stated that fare adjustments may help protect jobs and maintain the quality service for the communities.

“The fare adjustment provides essential support for operators to continue dispatching safe and roadworthy buses, maintain routes, protect jobs and serve communities throughout the country,” they said

Although they were grateful for the government's response, they were aware that this might add to the financial burden on commuters. Hence, they clarified that the adjustment is not a reason to celebrate, but a necessary measure to ensure quality transport service for Filipinos who depend on it.

“It is not a reason for celebration, but a necessary measure to help preserve the public transport service on which millions of Filipinos depend on,” they added

The mandatory 20% fare discounts to students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities will also be retained, according to the DOTr.

Meanwhile, a transport group, PISTON, held a protest on Monday, September 28, in relation to rising fuel prices in the market. 

The group expressed in the protest that the take-home earnings of some drivers have dropped to P300 to P400 after deducting daily operational expenses. The largest portion of their expenses goes to fuel, which costs almost P100 per liter.

PISTON calls on the government to repeal the Oil Deregulation Law, Excise Tax, and Value-Added Tax (VAT), and set the fuel price to 55 pesos per liter.

The group emphasized that the 1-peso increase for traditional jeepneys is not enough to cover the family's living expenses.

“Kahit na sabihin natin na kung nakaka-200 passenger ang ating mga driver – 200 pesos yung madadagdag – kulang doon sa sinasabi natin na sa ilalim ng family living wage man lamang na 1,200 pesos,” PISTON President Mody Floranda said

Alongside the protest, the PISTON also announced the two-day nationwide transport strike, starting September 29 to September 30.