Jeepney fare adjustment to 4-km benchmark

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LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2004-009: Jeepney fare adjustment to 4-km benchmark

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Title Supreme Court: Jeepney fare adjustment to 4-km benchmark

Law: Ltfrb Memorandum Circular No. 2004-009

Decision Date: Mar 31, 2004

The LTFRB mandates a reduction in the minimum fare benchmark for jeepneys from five kilometers to four kilometers, establishing a new nationwide minimum fare of four pesos effective immediately.

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Adjustment of Minimum Kilometer Benchmark for Jeepney Fares

After consultation with jeepney transport organizations and review of the existing fare structure, the minimum kilometer benchmark is adjusted from five (5) kilometers to four (4) kilometers.
The change reflects an LTFRB decision aimed at revising fare computations for jeepney services nationwide.

Revised Minimum Fare Rate for Jeepney Services

The minimum fare is set at Four Pesos (Php 4.00) based on the first four (4) kilometers traveled.
This replaces the previous structure where the minimum fare covered the first five (5) kilometers.

Legal Effect and Supersession of Previous Issuances

This Memorandum Circular modifies or supersedes any prior decisions or issuances inconsistent with its provisions.
It is an authoritative directive ensuring consistent application of the new fare rate standard nationwide.

Immediate Effectivity

The Circular took effect immediately upon issuance on March 31, 2004.
Enforcement is mandatory and instant to address fare rate regulation promptly.

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