LTFRB approves P1 provisional jeepney fare rollback in NCR

The LTFRB on Thursday announced a P1 provisional jeepney fare rollback in the NCR. Photo courtesy of LTFRB Chariman’s Twitter page

The LTFRB on Thursday announced a P1 provisional jeepney fare rollback in the NCR. Photo courtesy of LTFRB Chariman’s Twitter page

Starting Thursday, the minimum jeepney fare in Metro Manila will be P7.50, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has announced.

From the previous standard fare of P8.50, the LTFRB issued a provisional decrease on fare rate by P1.00.

LTFRB Chairman Winston Ginez said the rollback will also affect the discounted fare for students and senior citizens, reducing it to P6.00 for the first four kilometers.

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