Each PUV has an allotment of 150 liters of diesel per week
by Lije Martin
Bus drivers will get P100/km, modern PUV operators P40/km, and jeepney drivers P30/km
On April 15, 2026, the Philippine government's Net Service Contracting Program will take effect to support around 15 million commuters and 1,000 transportation operators. The nationwide initiative will cost P1 billion, with P800 million allocated for 823 road-based routes,
by Billy Caluag
Manibela is calling for action amid economic strain brought by high fuel prices
In a report by ABS-CBN, transport group Manibela announced that a transport strike will be held from April 15 to April 17, 2026, at Philcoa in Quezon City, with 500,000 attendees comprising jeepney, motorcycle-taxi, and TNVS drivers expected to
by Lije Martin
As we enter the second week of massive fuel increases
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
The specific amounts will be announced on Tuesday, March 17
The price of crude oil is still volatile as tensions in the Middle East continue to delay oil shipments around the world. In light of rising fuel prices, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has confirmed that fare hikes will apply
by Lije Martin
As stated in Department Order. 2025-008
The Department of Transportation is now officially requiring PUV drivers, including motorcycle taxi riders, to undergo regular drug and alcohol testing. Department Order. 2025-008 was issued on May 5, 2025, and outlines the frequency and scope of this new mandate.On
by Billy Caluag
No to body shaming
In case you missed it, there was a viral incident that saw a jeepney driver telling off a passenger to get off the vehicle. The reason? The passenger's size.The incident was filmed by the commuter herself and she has since
The time has come
It's time's up for jeepney operators who have yet to consolidate their units. After years of moving the deadline, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has begun apprehending unconsolidated jeepney units that continue to ply the streets.The
We paid more attention to the points that weren’t discussed than those that were
Earlier today, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gave his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). We ourselves were keeping a close eye on this year's SONA, as there are currently a lot of issues involving the transport sector.However, Marcos Jr.
Government work and classes have been suspended around the capital
The president's second State of the Nation Address (SONA) is happening today. As such, number coding has been suspended in Metro Manila. Government work and classes in areas affected by the SONA have also been suspended.But that's not the
Among many other things
History was made in the NBA last week, as the Denver Nuggets hoisted the Larry O'Brien for the first time ever after beating the Miami Heat in what was a seemingly lopsided five-game series. Don't come at me for
Para po!
There are a whole load of simulators out there today. We're not just talking about the megabuck flight sims used for pilot training, or those used to keep Formula 1 drivers sharp. These days, we have truck driving sims, driving school
Most routes previously serviced at Park Square have been relocated here
Heads-up, Makati regulars: As of March 20, the PUV Terminal at One Ayala is officially open.The new terminal is located on the lower ground level, and completes the One Ayala intermodal transport hub, which also connects to the MRT Ayala
Along with other fare reductions
After the Department of Transportation (DOTr) proposed recently the lowering of public transportation fees, the measure is now official after the government's approval.ABS-CBN News reports that come April, the minimum fare for traditional jeepneys traversing Metro Manila will be
by Jason Tulio
DOTr wants to make it nationwide
The Department of Transport (DOTr) might have mentioned details regarding a certain proposal for public transport vehicles. This comes from the Philippine Star, citing a recent news item from GMA News. The said proposal was aired March 14, 2023.According to the
And it only costs P1.3 million without the A/C
The jeepney, whether you like it or not, has become a cultural symbol of the Philippines-and as news of the PUV modernization program (PUVMP) being met with pushback continues, one transport group has come forward with a modern jeepney that might
The strike was supposed to last the entire week
Transport groups earlier this week called for a week-long strike in protest of the government's PUV modernization program, or what's more commonly called the jeepney phaseout.Today, transport groups Manibela and Piston have called an early end to the
Moving the deadline is not enough for them
We're at the start of the jeepney phaseout strike, and the some of the participating transport groups are making their intentions clear from the start. For them, it's not enough that the deadline for consolidating their jeepneys, some of them
The Senate recently adopted a resolution calling for the deadline’s deferment
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) recently extended the deadline for the jeepney phaseout from April to June this year. However, there's still a strong pushback from commuters, lawmakers, and of course, drivers and operators. In fact, a jeepney
Transport groups to stage ‘tigil pasada’ starting next Monday
About a week ago, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced a new deadline for the total phase out of traditional jeepneys. That date was set for June 30, 2023, following several extensions that the agency gave prior. But despite
Is this the deadliest deadline?
Last February 8, 2023, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced that it will extend the deadline for the total phase out of traditional jeepneys to a later date. Prior to that, the agency set the deadline on March 2023
