MANILA, Philippines — Commuters will face higher transportation costs beginning Thursday, March 19, after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved an across-the-board provisional fare hikes covering jeepneys, buses, taxis, and ride-hailing services. LTFRB chairperson Atty. Vigor Mendoza III announced on Tuesday that the increases were triggered by continued spikes in fuel prices due to tensions in the Middle East, as well as rising labor and maintenance costs. “The difficulty here is the price of fuel is so erratic… we see substantial changes every week,” Mendoza said in a press conference Tuesday. READ: LTRFB announces P1 fare hike […]... Keep on reading: Higher transport fares hit commuters beginning March 19