THE new P10 minimum fare set by the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) for tricycles in Dagupan City does not sit well with Mayor Benjamin Lim who wants a P10 rate for the first three kilometers, not two kilometers.

In a press release issued by the City Information Office, Lim reportedly urged the Federation of Accredited Tricycle Organizations in Dagupan City (FATODAG) to reconsider its request.

FATODAG initially proposed a P20 rate for the first two kilometers.

Lim also questioned the SP’s process whether it conducted a public hearing, specifically whether the commuters was consulted on the issue.

“Importante siguro na makita ko muna kung papano nangyari sa SP, na naaprubahan ba ito na kumpleto ba ang kanilang committee hearings? Natawag ba ang atensiyon ng riding public? Kasi sila yung maapektuhan lalo  na po yung mga magulang na may mga pinag-aaral na mga anak. Natawag din ba ang pansin ng mga mangangalakal, yung mga nagsasakay ng mga iba’t-ibang produkto na dinadala sa ating palengke?, Lim said in the statement.

Lim pointed out that the increase effected by the SP from P7 to P10 was equivalent to a 43 percent hike.–LM

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