Increase in Plate Rates in Cebu: PHP 1 Hike in Parking Fees
Headline: Piston Cebu Chapter's Fare Increase Petition Turned Down by LTFRB
Hey there, let's dive into the digital soup and see what's cookin'! The ol' Piston Cebu Chapter had a hankering for a fare increase, but the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) kicked it back with a resounding "Hell no!"
The LTFRB decided to greenlight only a flat P1 increase across all jeepneys instead of the per-kilometer or localized fare adjustments that the Piston crew were gunning for. Why, you ask? Well, they reckon a flat rate is a breeze for commuters and simpler to enact, what with the fuel prices tickin' upward like a twisted clown's smile thanks to the old dance between Iron and Israel.
The LTFRB's hesitancy towards steep fares has roots in their fear of sending passengers packing. Ya, we've seen this shipwreck in Manila, where bus operators had to can their fare hike pleas due to flagging ridership, thanks to competitors snatching the spotlight like a rockstar grabbing a guitary behind the head.
Now, President Marcos Jr.'s administration is mulling over a subsidy for gasoline for the transportation sector, which took a bug bite from the hike in fuel prices. But even with that on the horizon, the traditional jeepney drivers in Cebu are none too pleased with this P1 increase.
Greg Perez, the big cheese over at Piston Cebu Chapter, spilled the beans to our website on June 18, 2025, stating that their petition for the P1 hike was left to collect dust.
Perez claimed that with the increasing gasoline prices, a P1 hike ain't gonna cut the mustard. He also hinted that they'd tried their luck with higher hikes, but they're out of the question, especially when it comes to affecting passengers, especially students who need their cheddar for books 'stead of rides.
In the end, the LTFRB took a stance that balanced the cost burden on drivers with the need to keep fares pocket-friendly for the commuters. They're kinda walking a tightrope here, y'know? Anyhoots, that's the skinny on the fare increase drama around these parts. Stay cool!
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- The Piston Cebu Chapter's proposal for per-kilometer or localized fare adjustments in the transportation industry was denied by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), despite the rising fuel prices and their impact on business costs.
- In contrast, the LTFRB approved a flat P1 increase across all jeepneys, a decision aimed at maintaining affordability for commuters, despite the ongoing concerns in the finance sector, particularly due to fluctuations in international politics and the general news.
- The dispute over the fare increase in Cebu's transportation industry reflects a broader struggle for balance between the costs faced by drivers and the affordability for commuters, a challenge that continues to garner attention in local political and business circles.
