By Gabriela Baron
A group of taxi operators are seeking a P70 flag down rate amid high fuel prices.
Philippine National Taxi Operators Association President Bong Suntay said they have already submitted a petition to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
However, they have not yet received any response.
Once the proposal has been approved, the current P40 flag down rate will go up to P70.
Taxi operators also submitted the same proposal last year, but only a P5 increase was approved.
“Mag-iisang taon na naming pina-follow up, wala pa ring kasagutan mula sa LTFRB,” Suntay said.
“‘Yung motion for reconsideration na inihain namin pertains to fare increase na hinihingi namin kung saan, doon sa original petition namin, nanghihingi kami ng additional na P30 flag down rate,” he added.
The LTFRB is also reviewing a petition filed by transport groups to charge a “rush hour rate.”
Once approved, P1 will be added to the jeepney base fare and P2 to the city bus fare during 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. except Sundays and holidays. With a report from Karen Villanda –cf
