Angeles City has officially set a new fare structure for tricycles in the city, aimed at improving public transportation services. Under Ordinance No. 723, S-2024, the minimum fare for a tricycle ride will be 35 pesos for the first kilometer for up to two passengers, with an additional 15 pesos for every succeeding kilometer. This ordinance also includes provisions for discounts to senior citizens, students, persons with disabilities, and solo parents, in line with existing laws that prioritize these groups.
Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. expressed his full support for the new fare matrix, noting its importance in enhancing the city’s public transportation system. He highlighted the move as a step toward better and more organized transportation services while ensuring that the rights of all passengers are protected. The mayor also stressed that the city government will work with the Public Transport Regulatory Office (PTRO) to ensure the strict implementation of the new fare matrix.
In line with the implementation, the PTRO, headed by Ferdinand Calma, has already distributed the updated fare matrix to all terminals throughout Angeles City. The new guidelines require all tricycle operators to display the fare matrix inside their vehicles as well as at the terminals. The PTRO has also issued a “No posted fare matrix, No travel” policy, emphasizing that drivers who fail to comply will not be allowed to operate.
Ferdinand Calma explained that the new rules are meant to promote transparency and protect passengers from being overcharged. He also emphasized that tricycle drivers must accept passengers regardless of their gender, status, age, or physical condition. This inclusivity aims to make public transportation more accessible and fair for everyone in the city.
Under the new ordinance, any violations of the fare rules will lead to fines or the suspension of a driver’s Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit (MTOP). First-time offenders will be fined 1,000 pesos, while repeat violators may face fines of up to 5,000 pesos and the potential revocation of their MTOP. This penalty system aims to ensure compliance and maintain fairness within the city’s public transportation network.
The city’s initiative to regulate tricycle fares is part of a broader effort to improve the quality of life for Angeleños by providing a more organized and efficient transportation system. By making fares more predictable and fair, the local government seeks to address public concerns and improve the daily commuting experience for residents.
Mayor Lazatin and Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting have both expressed their commitment to ensuring the successful implementation of this ordinance, aiming to create a more sustainable and passenger-friendly public transport system for Angeles City. The new fare matrix reflects their ongoing efforts to address the transportation needs of the city’s growing population.
Source: Angeles City Information Office
