Wednesday, July 09, 2008 (Philippines)

Nationwide increase of fares for all public utility vehicles.(Sun.star file) COMMUTERS will soon have to pay more if they take either a public utility jeepney (PUJ) or a taxi, after a fare adjustment was approved yesterday. Only the lack of paperwork kept the fare increase from taking effect immediately. In Central Visayas, a PUJ ride will now cost P7.50 for the first five kilometers while a taxi ride will be P10 more costly. For taxis, passengers will need to pay P10 in addition to the fare shown on the meter, said Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Thompson Lantion. [full story]