The Iloilo City Council wants the suspension of fare hikes for jeepneys, buses, tricycles, and other public utility vehicles (PUVs) lifted.
The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) approved on Wednesday, March 25, a resolution requesting Malacañang to recall its order deferring the implementation of PUV fare adjustments.
The fare hikes, approved by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), were supposed to take effect last week.
The SP also approved another resolution requesting the LTFRB to adopt a tiered fare matrix for automatic fare increases linked to changes in the international market.
The two resolutions, authored by Councilor Romel Duron, aim to cushion the impact of rising oil prices on Ilonggos PUV drivers and operators.
“The global stage is on fire. The escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has sent oil prices skyrocketing to levels we can no longer sustain,” said Duron.
“In our gas stations here in Iloilo City, the numbers climb daily, but the earnings of our drivers continue to plummet,” he added.
The SP will send copies of the approved resolutions to Malacañang.IMT
