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TNVS group decries move to regulate surge fees
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has temporarily lowered the cap on surge pricing for Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) from December 17, 2025, to January 4, 2026, to address commuter complaints about high fares during peak hours.
A TNVS group, TNVS Community Philippines, decried the LTFRB's move, calling it unfair to drivers and warning it could hurt both drivers and operators.
The group's spokesperson, Lisza Redulla, stated that surge pricing reflects real operating conditions, including traffic, pick-up distances, and rising costs.
TNVS Community Philippines warned that lower surge rates may discourage drivers from going online, potentially making it harder for commuters to find rides during rush hours.
The LTFRB issued Memorandum Circular 2025-056 setting rules on surge charges during the holiday season, stating that the surge price a Transport Network Company can charge will not exceed the sum of the Travel Distance Charge and the Travel Time Charge.
LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza mentioned the agency acted on the instruction of President Marcos and Secretary Lopez to create guidelines on TNVS fare computation.
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