Jeepney fare hike to Php 40.00?
Public utility vehicles and transportation leaders in Cebu are warning commuters about the possibility of an increase in the minimum fare, which could go up to Php 40.00, compared to our current rate of Php 15.00!
Gregory Perez, Head of the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide Cebu, stated that the fare increase may be one outcome of the phase-out of traditional jeepneys to welcome more modern versions.
Why Is There A Fare Increase?
Here are two main reasons why we Sugboanons will be experiencing a possible fare hike in the coming months:
Unit price
Due to the plans of the Land Transportation Office to phase out all traditional public transportation units, jeepney owners will have to invest in modern jeepneys. The price of modern jeepneys ranges between ₱2.4M to ₱3M as opposed to the traditional jeepneys, which were only priced below ₱300K.
Fuel price
Almost every day, the Philippines encounters a fuel price increase due to the hike in crude oil prices. So, as a butterfly effect, the fuel cost will also affect the fare of public vehicles to compensate for each cent and peso.
Is Jeepney Modernization Beneficial for Filipinos?
The charm of traditional jeepneys is just that—charms. They physically embody traditional Filipino beauty, similar to the uniqueness of kalesas. However, because of their age, most traditional jeepneys emit more carbon dioxide than modern jeepneys, which can become a health and safety concern, not only for humans but also for Mother Nature.
Although Philippine government agencies are pushing for the jeepney modernization process more nowadays, it is essential to remember that they only look to phase out some traditional vehicles after some time. According to an interview last January 2024, the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board reassured the country that they would only require traditional jeepney vehicles that are aged 15 years old to pause operation in order to reduce pollution and accidents related to its old gears.
So, Sugboanons, what’s your take on the modernization of jeepneys and the upcoming fare hike? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Wan.a ju’y ayo ning pinas.. unreasonable kaau ang 40 minimum sa pliti. Tarunga na inyung mga desisyun mga sir ug ma’am. wan.a baya’y mapalit na tag 10 na sud.an ang rice tag 15 na.. mka pamisti njud tas was oras ani..
Pag tarung mo sa inyung kinabuhi oi, mao na gani na sakyan sa estudyante kay way kwarta, tunga sa ilanh balon inyung kuhaan para lang sa plete sa jeep ang uban pa 100 ra ang balon pila bilin baynte, gamaya ug utok ninyu oi
Grabi ka purwesyo aning kalakiha kung ma implement! Bag o og modern na lagi ang mga jeepneys, pero kung makapasakay og pasahero na ingon og sardinas ang mga commuters sa kagoot unya 40 ang pleti? Wa kuyapi!! Di jud sya reasonable!
That’s the reason traffic will be at worst once that is implemented, As public Transport will be deemed as irrelevant. More and more commuters will be force to buy their own mode of transport flooding the streets of the crimped metropolis of Cebu. Do the Math. 40??? Tsk tsk tsk
manglakaw rami, bahala namo ana inyo jeep hahaha
F**k modernization, phasing out old jeeps then increasing the fares, it is not helping the commuters. Putting more problems to this country. Damn it!!