A commuter in Quezon City has paid more than the usual fare, voluntarily giving extra to help a driver cope with the rising fuel costs as oil prices climb.
The impact of successive mega oil price hikes is now being felt at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), prompting some bus operators to reduce the number of units in operation.
Buses operating in Metro Manila have reduced their number by as much as 20% to save on diesel, whose prices are on a steady rise due to the Middle East conflict.
