LTFRB imposes price cap on online taxi booking fees
The Philippine Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has implemented a price cap on taxi booking fees charged by ride-hailing apps. The move aims to standardize costs and prevent unauthorized or inconsistent charges for passengers.
Why it matters
This regulation protects consumers from predatory pricing and ensures transparency in the digital transportation market.
INCONSISTENCY ADDRESSED The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has responded to complaints from the riding public about the "unauthorized or inconsistent collection of additional charges" by app-based ride-booking platforms. File photo shows the typical rush-hour traffic on Edsa. - MARIANNE BERMUDEZ The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Saturday said it has set a cap on taxi booking fees imposed by online or app-based platforms in response to public feedback.
In a statement, the LTFRB said booking or platform fees that are paid by passengers when booking taxis will have a price cap of either P60, or 20 percent of the total approved rate, whichever is lower.
The agency recently approved Memorandum Circular No. 2026-055 that establishes the new price cap following complaints and inquiries from the public regarding fees being charged by taxi operators on online bookings.
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