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Public Transport Fares Increase Amid Cash Aid for Drivers

3/17/2026

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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced public-transport fare increases, effective March 19, 2026.
Traditional jeepney fares rise from P13 to P14, and modern jeepneys rise from P15 to P17.
Metro buses and airport taxis will also rise.
Public transport drivers in Metro Manila will receive P5,000 cash aid to offset rising fuel costs, as directed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced public-transport fare increases, effective March 19, 2026.
Traditional jeepney fares rise from P13 to P14, and modern jeepneys rise from P15 to P17.
Metro buses and airport taxis will also rise.
Public transport drivers in Metro Manila will receive P5,000 cash aid to offset rising fuel costs, as directed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.