CAGAYAN de Oro government approved an updated motorela fare matrix to help motorela drivers cope with the continued increase in fuel prices across the country.
Endorsed by City Mayor Rolando Uy, the City Council approved an amendment to City Ordinance No. 13431-2018, implementing a new fare scheme that will take effect across all of the city’s motorela routes.
The new matrix adjusts fares based on prevailing fuel pump prices to balance the needs of commuters and drivers fairly.
Based on the approved fare system:
- P65.01 – P75.00 fuel price: P10.00 regular fare
- P75.01 – P85.00 fuel price: P12.00 regular fare
- P85.01 – P95.00 fuel price: P13.00 regular fare
- P95.01 – P105.00 fuel price: P14.00 regular fare
A 20-percent discount will continue to apply for senior citizens, students, and persons with disability (PWDs) in accordance with national law.
Mayor Uy said the adjusted fare system strikes a balance between protecting commuters and helping motorela drivers and operators cope with the continuing rise in fuel costs.
“With the steady increase in oil prices, this updated fare matrix ensures our motorela drivers can still sustain their livelihood while maintaining a regulated and fair fare system for the riding public,” Uy said.
Current fuel monitoring in Cagayan de Oro shows gasoline prices climbing between P90 and over P100 per liter. This spike reflects a nationwide surge in petroleum product costs
To ensure a smooth transition, city officials are calling on drivers, operators, and commuters to support the new fare system. Crucially, the matrix adapts to fuel price shifts, balancing the sustainability of a driver’s livelihood with the necessity of commuter affordability.
“Daghang salamat sa inyong kooperasyon, mga kauban,” the mayor’s office statement reads.
