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Direct Fare Increase is Illegal says LTO CAR Director



According to Regional Director Francis Ray Almora of the Land Transportation Office – Cordillera Administrative Region (LTO-CAR), direct fare increase is illegal.

During a discussion with Irisan Barangay Captain Arthur Carlos, Reg. Director Almora explained why LTO Law Enforcers issued tickets to jeepney drivers who charge a fare of Php 20.00.

The director said that direct fare increase is illegal based on policies which are currently being implemented. He explained that a move for fare increase needs to go undergo the proper process. Moreover, Almora also said that under the Bayanihan Act, taking advantage of the current situation for personal gains is strictly prohibited.

Additional fare should be voluntary

However, since social distancing is being implemented among the riding public when going out to buy essentials, the director said paying additional fare is voluntary.

Almora reiterated that it should be voluntary and that passengers should not be obliged to pay additional fare.

We Heal as one and help as one

Being caught off guard, we are all greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. But we Filipinos, have long been known for our resilience and “bayanihan.” May we not forget how these traits of ours are much needed especially in times like this. May we have empathy so that truly, we heal as one by helping each one live this new normal.

 

SOURCE: LTO-CAR

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  1. dapat may penalty po yung mga driver na namimilit na ang pamasahe daw ay 20 pesos. kaya yung mga nagbabayad ng mga may sukli napipilitan magbayad ng 20 pesos. tapos kapag nagbayad ng 10 pesos sinasabi pa ng driver 20 pesos daw ang bayad dahil kalahati lang daw ang sakay. sana bigyan nyo ng aksyon yan lalo na dito sa jeep ng mines view. nabigyan na nga sila ng ayuda ng gobyerno tapos ganyan pa sila maningil. pano naman kaming mahihirap.hindi na nga nabigyan ng ayuda ng gobyerno tapos gusto pa nila itaas ang pamasahe.thank you po

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