The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved a three-day postponement in the implementation of the temporary reduction of surge pricing for Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS), such as ride-hailing apps.

Under Board Resolution No. 378, Series of 2025, the LTFRB granted the request of Transport Network Companies (TNCs) to move the start of Memorandum Circular No. 2025-056 from December 17 to December 20, 2025. The circular mandates a temporary adjustment and reduction of surge pricing caps for TNVS fares pending a review of the current fare structure.

The memorandum lowers the surge pricing cap from up to 2x to not more than the combined base fare and cost components (B+C). The reduced surge pricing will remain in effect until January 4, 2026.

According to the LTFRB, TNCs requested additional time to complete necessary system programming and algorithm adjustments to accurately reflect the revised pricing, as well as to properly inform driver-partners about the changes. The Board said the request was reasonable and aimed at ensuring orderly implementation, system readiness, and protection of both drivers and commuters.