CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu-based transport group PISTON-Cebu criticized the government’s decision to defer a previously approved fare increase, saying the move further worsens the financial strain on public utility drivers amid rising fuel prices. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, March 18, ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to defer the implementation of the fare hike, citing the need to ease the burden on commuters amid global uncertainties, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. READ: Transport paralysis in Cebu reaches 80%, says PISTON-Cebu Fare hike suspension draws backlash Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide-Cebu […]... Keep on reading: PISTON-Cebu hits Marcos order deferring fare increase