Eight bus companies operating at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) have been reported to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for allegedly increasing fares without approval, despite an existing suspension on fare hikes ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
According to a report on DZRH's Damdaming Bayan by RH Edniel Parrosa, PITX Corporate Affairs officer Kolyn Calbasa confirmed that the reported companies were primarily servicing routes to the Bicol region.
“May mga bus companies na nagtaas ng pasahe nila despite saying na bawal muna ang fare increase. However, dahil s amga namonitor natin na ‘yan nireport na yan sa LTFRB at DOTr,” Calbasa said.
According to Calbasa, these operators took advantage of the surge in passengers amid the ongoing oil price crisis.
The PITX management has already submitted the necessary documentation and complaints with the LTFRB against the operators, citing unauthorized fare adjustments that affected commuters, particularly those traveling to Bicol.
Among those named were Bicol Isarog, RU Diaz, Saint Martha, RMB, DLTB Bus Line, Bicol Magayon, Superlines, and JVH.
Authorities also reminded passengers to report any overcharging incidents. Commuters traveling to Bicol were encouraged to approach the PITX information desk or the Philippine National Police (PNP) desk stationed at the terminal for assistance.
“Paalala natin sa mga pasahero lalo na sure po tayong bumibiyahe lalo na going to Bicol paki-report po dito sa info desk natin o di kaya naman mayroon tayong PNP desk ngayon para sa mga taas-pasahe,“ she added.
Several passengers reported significant fare increases. One commuter said a one-way ticket to Sorsogon that normally costs ₱1,350 was raised to ₱1,700 amid the influx of travelers ahead of the long weekend.
Passenger volume at PITX has also risen sharply. As of Sunday, more than 178,000 passengers were recorded, higher than the 165,000 passengers logged during the same period in 2025.
Terminal officials attributed the increase to more people opting for public transportation instead of using private vehicles dur to rising fuel prices.
Bus operators had previously been warned that fare increases remain strictly prohibited, especially amid rising fuel prices.
