ANGELES CITY – A minimum fare of P35 for up to two passengers for the first kilometer, with an additional P15 for each succeeding kilometer.
Thus, the city government’s Ordinance No. 723, S-2024 sets in a new tricycle fare matrix which also mandates that discounts be given to students, senior citizens, disabled persons, and solo parents, in line with existing laws.
“This is a step forward in providing better and more organized transportation for our residents while ensuring that the rights of passengers are protected. We will ensure the strict implementation of the new set fare matrix with the help of the Public Transport Regulatory Office (PTRO),” noted Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. as he expressed full support to the Angeles City Council led by Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting on the new mandate, emphasizing that such move is essential for improving the city’s public transport system.
Personnel of the PTRO already distributed the new fare matrix to all terminals throughout the city.
PTRO chief Ferdinand Calma explained that tricycle operators are required to display a fare matrix inside their vehicles and at terminals, with the “No posted fare matrix, No travel” policy to be strictly enforced.
Calma said all drivers must accept passengers regardless of gender, status, age, or physical condition.
Under the new ordinance, violations of the fare rules will result in fines or suspension of the motorized tricycle operator’s permit (MTOP), with penalties ranging from P1,000 for first offenses to P5,000 and potential MTOP revocation for repeat offenders. Angeles CIO
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