Complaints of tricycle drivers charging excessive fares continue to persist in Dagupan City even after a fare increase at the start of 2026, the city’s Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) said.

The tricycle fare increase was implemented on January 1, 2026, and was meant to help drivers raise their daily income. However, POSO said it has continued to receive reports of overcharging, including a case where a passenger was allegedly asked to pay P150 for a short trip from MH Del Pilar Street to a barangay nearby.

POSO Chief Arvin Decano said many of the complaints came from MH Del Pilar Street.

“Ang problema talaga namin diyan sa MH Del Pilar, andami nang nagrereklamo diyan,” Decano said.

Decano said some tricycle drivers claimed they had not yet received an official fare matrix, but stressed that the fare increase had already been in effect for over a month.

“Sabi ko January pa ’yan na-implement, bakit sobra kang maningil? Sa palagay mo ba tama ginagawa mo? ’Yun ang tanong ko sa kanya,” he said.

Some tricycle drivers admitted that overcharging still happens, especially among those waiting for passengers along MH Del Pilar Street. According to drivers, some fares can reach as high as P250.

“Biro mo, 250 maningil, sobra ’yun. Sabi na lang namin sa mga pasahero, mag-report sila sa POSO,” Angelito Bayotas, a tricycle driver, said.

Passengers urged authorities to monitor drivers strictly who overcharge frequently.

“Sana masita po ’yung mga ganun kasi siyempre hindi naman talaga lahat kayang magbayad ng mataas,” Jhesleen Manuel, a commuter, said.

POSO said it has deployed enforcers across major roads in the city to address the problem. Passengers who experience overcharging were advised to immediately report the incident to traffic enforcers and take note of the tricycle’s sticker number or take a photo before getting off.

Authorities said drivers proven to be overcharging will face fines and could lose their franchise if they repeatedly violate fare rules.