DOTr: PUV fuel subsidy distribution seen completed by 2nd quarter of 2025

The distribution of fuel subsidy to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2025, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has said.

Transportation Undersecretary Jesus Ferdinand Ortega said the one-time cash grant for fuel assistance will also cover tricycle drivers and delivery riders to cushion the impact of the increase in fuel prices.

“Maiimplement natin yan through the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement that sees the supervision of the LTFRB for PUV modes, the DILG for tricycles, and the DICT for delivery service riders,” Ortega said.

(We will implement it through the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement, which sees the supervision of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board for PUV modes, the Department of the Interior of Local Governance for tricycles, and the Department of Information and Communications Technology for service riders.)

“Rollout and distribution of subsidies is currently ongoing and is targeted to be completed by the 2nd Quarter of 2025, given that all account details of beneficiaries have been verified correct and finalized,” he added.

DOTr said 1,026,306 beneficiaries will receive fuel assistance, which comprises 286,306 PUV units, 600,000 tricycle drivers, and 140,000 delivery service riders.

Drivers of modern public utility jeepneys and UV Express will receive P10,500 while those of traditional jeepneys, UV Express, minibusses, public utility buses, and Filcabs will be granted P5,000.

Drivers of tourist transport services, shuttle services, school transport, TNVS, and taxis will be given P4,500. Tricycle and delivery riders are set to receive P1,100 and P2,500 assistance, respectively.

On Tuesday, gasoline prices climbed by P0.70, while diesel prices decreased by P1.15 and kerosene by P0.90.  –Celine Serquina/NB, GMA Integrated News