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Bea Cuadra

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774576673428viber_image_2026-03-27_07-50-50.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Commuters wait for available rides at Philcoa, Quezon City, this Friday, March 27, during the second day of a transport strike led by various transport groups protesting rising fuel prices and urging the government to ease taxes on petroleum products. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span> </div><p>MANILA — Commuters along Commonwealth Avenue faced travel delays early Friday morning, March 27, as  localized transport strike left many having a hard time trying to get a ride.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/26/transport-commuter-groups-launch-nationwide-strike-to-demand-oil-tax-repeal-0825">Transport, commuter groups launch nationwide strike to demand oil tax repeal</a></div><p>As early as 4:00 a.m., crowds began forming along the major thoroughfare.</p><p>While some drivers intentionally joined the transport strike, others have been forced to limit their trips simply because they can no longer afford the cost of diesel.</p><p>For many drivers like Ronald, the decision to stay off the road is a matter of financial survival. </p><p>&quot;Mahal ang gasolina,&quot; said Ronald, a local jeepney driver who explained that his earnings are being completely swallowed by operating costs. &quot;Driver ako. Walang kinikita nga eh. Nagkaka-utang pa kami sa boundary.”</p><p>Ronald noted that the struggle is not a one-day occurrence but a mounting crisis for transport workers. </p><p>&quot;Minsan tatlong linggo di pa maka boundary, napupunta lang sa gas,&quot; he added. </p><p>While some groups have organized a formal strike to protest current economic conditions, other drivers feel caught between supporting the movement and feeding their families. </p><p>Rogelio Plase, a driver who chose to continue operating despite the protests, expressed the difficulty of his position. &quot;Eh gutom ang pamilya eh tapos yung papano may mauwi kami sa pamilya,&quot; Plase said. </p><p>Although he acknowledged the strike&#x27;s intent, he noted that he can only sustain a few trips before heading home. </p><p>“Okay naman ang tigil pasada kasi laking tulong din samin pero mamaya uwi din, mamaya mga dalawag ikot lang kami, uwi na,&quot; he said. </p><p>He further observed that the shortage of vehicles began impacting the public a day prior, noting, &quot;kahapon lang marami nanghintay na mga pasahero kasi naghintuan ang mga jeep.&quot; </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>PATIENCE</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>For the riding public, the lack of available transport has turned the morning commute into an exercise in patience and endurance. </p><p>Marlon Dauzol, a commuter waiting along Commonwealth, said he has no choice but to wait because his livelihood depends on his work attendance.</p><p>&quot;Para makapasok kaagad sa trabaho,&quot; Dauzol said regarding his early arrival at the terminal. </p><p>Despite his efforts, he found the lack of vehicles discouraging. </p><p>&quot;Mahirap eh… Eto tulad nito… Madalang eh… Lagi. Di ako pwedeng di pumasok eh.&quot; </p><p>As the morning rush hour peaked, many remained on the sidewalk with no clear indication of when the next jeepney would arrive.</p><p>&quot;Naghihintay pa rin ako kahit mahirap sumakay. Wala talaga eh, ganun talaga eh,&quot; Dauzol said. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><br/><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LTSfuBSmp0g?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>While some jeepney drivers intentionally joined the transport strike, others were forced to limit their trips simply because they can no longer afford the cost of diesel.</p>

While some jeepney drivers intentionally joined the transport strike, others were forced to limit their trips simply because they can no longer afford the cost of diesel.

QC commuters suffer as less jeepneys ply routes due to fuel cost

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QC commuters suffer as less jeepneys ply routes due to fuel cost

Bea Cuadra,

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Published March 27, 2026 08:56 AM PHT

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Updated March 27, 2026 09:58 AM PHT

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