Cost of Living

Jeepney drivers seek fuel tax suspension or fare hike amid rising costs

Jeepney drivers are experiencing severe financial hardship with their take-home pay cut in half due to oil price increases and fuel excise taxes, urging the government to either suspend fuel excise taxes or approve a P2 minimum fare increase. The transport group Manibela presented these demands to the House of Representatives, highlighting the critical economic impact on public transport workers and the affordability crisis affecting the jeepney industry.