Fare Hike in PH: Here’s How Much Jeepneys, Buses, and Ride-Hailing Now Cost

Starting Thursday, March 19, 2026, public transport fares across the Philippines are going up, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced.

Why Fares Are Rising

LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza called the decision “one of the hardest” due to the “erratic” surge in fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

In setting the new fares, the board considered:

• Rising fuel prices (P75–P80 per liter)

• Costs of spare parts and vehicle maintenance

• Type of transport service

• Nationwide average minimum wage increase of 19% (P76 from 2022–2025)

The fare increases are provisional and will become permanent by June, with the possibility of a provisional fare reduction if fuel prices drop.

Jeepneys

Traditional jeepneys

• Minimum fare: P14 from P13 (+P1, 8%)

• Succeeding kilometer: P2 from P1.80

Modern jeepneys

• Minimum fare: P17 from P15 (+P2, 13%)

• Succeeding kilometer: P2.40 from P2.20

Metro or City Buses

Ordinary buses

• Minimum fare: P15 from P13 (+P2, 15%)

• Per kilometer: P2.49 from P2.25

Air-conditioned buses

• Minimum fare: P18 from P15 (+P3, 20%)

• Per kilometer: P2.98 from P2.65

Ride-Hailing Cars (TNVS)

Base fares increased for all vehicle types, while per-kilometer rates stay at P15:

Example: Gateway Mall II to SM Masinag now costs around P275.

Motorcycle taxi fare adjustments are still under review.

Point-to-Point (P2P) Buses

Fares increased by 15%. Examples:

• Ortigas → Makati (8 km): P60 → P69

• NAIA → Clark (113 km): P400 → P460

Airport Taxis

• Flag-down rate (first 500m): P115 from P75 (+P40, 53%)

• Succeeding distance and waiting time charges remain the same

Provincial Buses

New per-kilometer rates (effective March 14) include:

• PUB provincial (AC, Super Deluxe, Deluxe): P0.35/km

• PUB provincial (Luxury): P0.45/km

• PUB provincial (Ordinary): P1 base fare + P0.30/km