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To cushion the impact of rising fuel costs on public transport and prevent fare pressures on commuters, the Cebu Provincial Government has ordered a temporary reduction in terminal fees for public utility vehicles (PUVs) using Capitol‑operated bus terminals in Cebu City.
Starting March 25 to June 24, 2026, terminal fees for PUVs entering these facilities will be reduced, Gov. Pamela Baricuatro announced during her regular press briefing at the Capitol today.
She said the terminal fee for buses and minibuses has been lowered from P250 to P200 per entry. For V‑hires, fees were reduced from P200 to P150, while taxis will now pay P10 per entry, down from P20.
“It’s going to be a big help for them (drivers and operators). With the rising price of fuel, makatabang ni sa ila. We are doing what we can to help them also,” Gov. Baricuatro said.
The governor explained that while she intends to remove terminal fees for taxis entirely, she is currently unable to do so because the rates are governed by the Cebu Provincial Revenue Code.
However, the ordinance authorizes the Economic Enterprise Council, chaired by the governor, to adjust rates for valid and compelling reasons.
Gov. Baricuatro said the three‑month reduction will be subject to review, adding that she is inclined to extend the lower rates to ease the financial burden on drivers and operators since these are added costs that are often passed on to commuters.
Ahmed Cuizon, terminal administrator of the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) and Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT), said the terminals handle an average of 550 bus trips and 60 V‑hire trips daily, while taxis log around 1,400 trips.
Cuizon acknowledged that the reduced rates will likely lead to lower collections for the Capitol, but stressed that revenue generation is not the primary purpose of the terminals.
“As Gov. Pam said, ang atong terminal is primarily intended for service; it is not for profit. Ang terminal fees are just incidental because we have to pay the salaries of employees and buy equipment. But otherwise, dili gyud na para ganansya ang terminal, para gyud na sa serbisyo,” Cuizon said. | CAPITOL PIO
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