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No Fare Hike For Now, DOTr Rolls Out Aid For Commuters
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced it will follow the directive of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to suspend fare increases for public transportation, as fuel prices continue to rise due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
In a statement, the agency said that while fare hikes are on hold, it is also preparing measures to ease the burden on commuters and transport workers.
“Ipatutupad ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) ang direktiba ng Pangulo na ipagpaliban muna ang dagdag-pasahe sa mga pampublikong sasakyan habang nagpapatuloy ang pagtaas ng presyo ng langis bunsod ng nagpapatuloy na gulo sa Middle East.”
The DOTr added that several programs are already being lined up, including free ride initiatives aimed at directly helping passengers, while coordination with the transport sector continues.
“Tulad ng nabanggit ng Pangulo, inihahanda na rin ng DOTr ang iba’t ibang programang tututok at makatutulong sa ating mga pasahero at PUV drivers tulad ng libreng sakay.”
Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has met with toll operators to discuss possible toll discounts to provide additional relief to motorists.
“Nakausap na rin ni Secretary Banoy Lopez ang mga toll operator para sa pagbibigay ng toll discount.”
The agency is also expediting the release of fuel subsidies for qualified drivers and operators to help offset rising fuel costs.
“Minamadali na rin ng DOTr ang paglalabas ng fuel subsidy para sa mga kwalipikadong driver at operator bilang pandagdag tulong.”
Despite ongoing challenges, the DOTr assured the public that it continues to act swiftly to support commuters, drivers, and transport operators.
“Patuloy pong kumikilos ang DOTr at lahat ng attached agencies nito para matiyak na agad na maibibigay ang lahat ng posibleng ayuda at suporta sa mga komyuter, tsuper at transport operators.”
In a statement, the agency said that while fare hikes are on hold, it is also preparing measures to ease the burden on commuters and transport workers.
“Ipatutupad ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) ang direktiba ng Pangulo na ipagpaliban muna ang dagdag-pasahe sa mga pampublikong sasakyan habang nagpapatuloy ang pagtaas ng presyo ng langis bunsod ng nagpapatuloy na gulo sa Middle East.”
The DOTr added that several programs are already being lined up, including free ride initiatives aimed at directly helping passengers, while coordination with the transport sector continues.
“Tulad ng nabanggit ng Pangulo, inihahanda na rin ng DOTr ang iba’t ibang programang tututok at makatutulong sa ating mga pasahero at PUV drivers tulad ng libreng sakay.”
Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has met with toll operators to discuss possible toll discounts to provide additional relief to motorists.
“Nakausap na rin ni Secretary Banoy Lopez ang mga toll operator para sa pagbibigay ng toll discount.”
The agency is also expediting the release of fuel subsidies for qualified drivers and operators to help offset rising fuel costs.
“Minamadali na rin ng DOTr ang paglalabas ng fuel subsidy para sa mga kwalipikadong driver at operator bilang pandagdag tulong.”
Despite ongoing challenges, the DOTr assured the public that it continues to act swiftly to support commuters, drivers, and transport operators.
“Patuloy pong kumikilos ang DOTr at lahat ng attached agencies nito para matiyak na agad na maibibigay ang lahat ng posibleng ayuda at suporta sa mga komyuter, tsuper at transport operators.”
Mar 18, 2026
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