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Modern jeepney operators seek fare hike, 'rush hour' rate: LTFRB

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<figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Video_Widget_1_Container"><ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Video_Widget_1" allow="autoplay" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-wid="f5fb7bd1-3880"></ivs-player><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script></div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="~//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="~//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>MANILA - Jeepney operators who have modernized their fleets are seeking fare increases to offset the cost of meeting new standards set by government, a transport official said. </p><p>The operators want the base fare raised to P10 for non-air-conditioned units and P12 for air-conditioned units from the current P8, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board member Aileen Lizada said.</p><p>The modern jeepneys are outfitted with surveillance cameras, WiFi, dashboard cameras and automated fare collection systems, Lizada told DZMM, adding, &quot;It is no joke to invest in all of them.&quot;</p><p>The jeepney operators also asked for a &quot;Rush Hour Rate&quot; which will require a P1 and P2 increment for non-air-conditioned and air-conditioned units, respectively, during peak hours.</p><p>The rush hour rates will take effects from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., she said.</p><p>The LTFRB will hear the fare increase petitions with the National Economic and Development Authority to help assess the potential social impact of an adjustment, Lizada said.</p>

<p>Jeepney operators claiming to have modernized their fleets are seeking fare hikes to cushion the capital expenses in procuring Euro 4-compliant units, a transport official said. </p>

Jeepney operators claiming to have modernized their fleets are seeking fare hikes to cushion the capital expenses in procuring Euro 4-compliant units, a transport official said.