The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will implement a “compensatory adjustment” within the pickup fares for Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) from Dec. 20 to Jan. 4, in response to the appeal of the TNVS Community Philippines (TCP).
The agency’s decision follows TCP’s strong stance against the planned reduction of the surge cap, especially throughout the peak holiday rush when traffic is predicted to worsen and lengthen commuter travel times.
In accordance with a TCP released by Spokesperson Lisza Redulla, they repeatedly engage in dialogue with regulators and TNCs to advertise the welfare of drivers. The group has been lively in coordinating with the LTFRB to take care of the implementation of the surge, particularly throughout the agency’s consultation last December.
“Hindi maaring basta na lamang bawasan ang surge — lalo na sa holiday rush kung saan malala ang traffic na nagpapahaba ng biyahe ng bawat booking. (The surge cannot simply be reduced — especially throughout the holiday rush when traffic is severe, extending the travel time of each booking),” the TCP stated.
The compensatory adjustment in pickup fares has long been advocated by the group to balance the expenses of TNVS drivers and stop them from incurring losses amid any surge cap reduction. The aim is to make sure drivers can proceed providing service to the commuting public this Christmas season.
“Nagpapasalamat tayo sa LTFRB sa pagdinig sa ating hinaing. Gayunpaman, hindi dito nagtatapos ang laban. Pagkatapos ng Kapaskuhan, haharapin pa rin natin ang hamon ng inflation at tumataas na operational costs sa pamamasada. Mananatiling nakatutok ang TCP sa pagsulong ng patas na kita at propesyonal na pamantayan sa ating industriya,” the statement said.
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