LTFRB announces approved fare hikes for jeepneys, buses, P2Ps, airport taxis, and TNVS

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced on March 17, 2026, the fare adjustments for public utility jeepneys, buses, P2P services, airport taxis, and transport network vehicle services (TNVS). These will take effect on March 19, 2026.

Check out the full list below:

2026 LTFRB fare adjustments

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Jeepneys

1. Traditional jeepney – P14 minimum base fare for the first 1km (P1 increase from previous P13), plus P2 for every succeeding kilometer (P0.20 increase from previous P1.80)
2. Modern jeepneys – P17 minimum base fare for the first 1km (P2 increase from previous P15), plus P2.30 for every succeeding kilometer (P0.10 increase from previous P2.20)

Metro Manila buses

1. Ordinary bus – P15 minimum base fare for the first 5km (P2 increase from previous P13), plus P2.49 for every succeeding kilometer (P0.24 increase from previous P2.25)
2. Aircon bus – P18 minimum base fare for the first 5km (P3 increase from previous P13), plus P2.98 for every succeeding kilometer (P0.33 increase from previous P2.65)

Provincial buses

1. Ordinary bus – P12 minimum base fare for the first 5km (P1 increase from previous P11), plus P2.20 for every succeeding kilometer (P0.30 increase from previous P1.90)
2. Aircon bus – P2.45 for every succeeding kilometer (P0.35 increase from P2.10)
3. Deluxe bus – P2.60 for every succeeding kilometer (P0.35 increase from P2.25)
4. Super deluxe – P2.70 for every succeeding kilometer (P0.35 increase from P2.35)
5. Luxury bus – P3.35 for every succeeding kilometer (P0.45 increase from P2.90)

P2P, airport taxi, and TNVS

1. P2P bus – 15% increase based on existing fare
2. Airport taxis – P115 flag-down rate for the first 500 meters (P40 increase from the previous P75); no changes to rates per succeeding 300 meters and two-minute waiting time
3. TNVS – P20 increase on base fare (P65 for sedans, P75 for AUVs, P55 for hatchbacks, and P165 for premium TNVS); P15 pickup fare per kilometer; no changes to rates per succeeding kilometer and per-minute travel time

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The announcement of fare adjustments comes as the country braces for another round of fuel price hikes for the week of March 17 to 23. Gasoline prices will increase by up to P16.60/L, while diesel prices will spike even higher at up to P23.90/L.

The fare adjustments, which reflect a 19% increase across all regions, were “thoroughly deliberated” and “supported by data and analysis, including that of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development,” explained Atty. Vigor Mendoza II, chairperson of the LTFRB.

“This decision that covers all modes of land public transportation is proof of the national government’s genuine concern [for] the welfare of those in the transport sector, too, while protecting the interest of the general commuting public,” Mendoza said.

“And this is timely because the transport sector is currently facing a serious challenge on the prices of petroleum products as a result of the Middle East tensions.”

On March 16, the House of Representatives approved a bill that would give President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the authority to suspend fuel excise taxes during emergencies or periods of high oil prices. Under the bill, excise taxes on fuel may be suspended if the price of Dubai crude exceeds $80 and if the severity of fuel price hikes reaches the point where the President declares a state of national emergency or calamity.