New jeepney fares: ₱14 and ₱17 from 28 September

New fares for traditional and modern jeepneys in the Philippines are reportedly due to take effect on 28 September 2026. According to the programme “TODAY'S PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER 26, 2026”, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a notice on the approved fares, alongside instructions to display the new fare tables before charging the revised rates and to retain mandatory discounts.

Different fares for the two types of jeepney

The report puts the fare for traditional jeepneys at ₱14 for the first four kilometres, with an additional ₱2 for each subsequent kilometre. For modern jeepneys, the fare is ₱17 for the first four kilometres, with an additional ₱2.40 for each subsequent kilometre.

Both sets of new fares are reportedly due to take effect on 28 September 2026. The distinction between the two vehicle types matters: the report specifies different starting fares and different charges for each additional kilometre.

However, the extract provided does not state the previous fares. This source alone therefore cannot establish the exact increase over the previous rates. Nor does the extract identify the routes covered or provide the full details of the relevant order.

For readers in the franchising community who use jeepneys to commute or go shopping, these figures should be read alongside the fare table for the particular journey. The starting fare alone is not enough to determine the cost of a longer trip.

Fare tables must be displayed before new rates are charged

The programme also reports that the Department of Transportation has instructed the LTFRB to ensure that operators and drivers display the new fare tables inside their vehicles before charging the revised fares.

The implementation date is therefore not the only important detail in the report. The requirement to display the applicable fares inside the vehicle also matters. Passengers should check this table to compare the amount requested with the fare for their journey.

For operators and drivers, the reported instructions set out a clear sequence: display the new table first, then apply the revised fares. The extract provided does not explain how to obtain the table, whether procedures differ by area, or what penalties might apply for non-compliance.

When sharing this news with staff or fellow business owners, it is worth including that condition. Quoting only ₱14 or ₱17 is insufficient without also explaining that these fares cover the first four kilometres, that additional distance attracts further charges, and that a fare table must be displayed.

Mandatory discounts will remain

The report also says the LTFRB has been instructed to ensure that mandatory fare discounts remain in place. Students, senior citizens and people with disabilities are explicitly named as beneficiaries.

In other words, the report does not present the new fares as removing these discounts. The introduction of revised fares and the retention of mandatory reductions for eligible passengers are mentioned together.

The extract provided does not specify discount percentages, the documents passengers must show, or how discounts should be calculated in different circumstances. Such details should not be added on the basis of this report alone. For actual journeys, passengers should check the official fare table and clarify the applicable discount before paying.

Practical preparation for the franchising community

Business owners and staff in the franchising community can use the reported date and fares as a reminder when planning their commutes. Any notice displayed for employees should clearly distinguish between traditional and modern jeepney fares and explain that the total cost depends on the distance travelled.

The report does not provide enough information to set a standard budget increase for every worker or business. The actual route, journey length and any applicable discounts will still need to be considered.

Practical reminder: Before travelling from 28 September onwards, check the displayed fare table, confirm the type of jeepney and find out the fare to your destination. Include a reminder about mandatory discounts in any notice you share.