By Gabriela Baron
Transport group Pasang Masda on Monday, Oct. 17, said it wants to charge a “surge fee” in jeepneys during rush hour amid the continued oil price rise.
Pasang Masda President Obet Martin said they are planning to submit a petition to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to allow them to charge a “fuel surcharge” during rush hour from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
“Well isinusulong po natin ang surcharge sapagkat gawa nga po ng hirap na ang ating mga drivers sa pagtaas ng presyo ng mga ito na halos sampung piso sa loob ng dalawang linggo,” Martin said.
“Binigyan kami ng discount na P4 sa tatlong sunod-sunod na linggo, subalit nang bawiin ‘yan ay sumobra pa ng P6. Kaya kami nakikiusap at maunawaan tayo ng ating mananakay sapagkat hirap na ang ating katsuperan,” he added.
Another oil price hike is set on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
Caltex, Cleanfuel, PTT Philippines, Seaoil, and Shell said gasoline prices will increase by P0.80 per liter and diesel prices by P2.70 per liter.
Meanwhile, a P2.90 rise will also be implemented on kerosene prices. Report from Karen Villanda
