The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will launch its revamped Net Service Contracting Program on April 15 to keep public transport running amid volatile fuel prices.
The program has a ₱1-billion budget and will cover 823 routes nationwide, benefiting an estimated 15 million passengers daily.
It combines government payments to operators with a new 20 percent fare discount for all commuters, along with incentives based on distance traveled.
PUV operators will be required to run at least five days a week and observe a 100-kilometer daily limit, with payments verified through GPS monitoring.
The DOTr said the initiative also includes funding for maritime transport and may be expanded pending additional budget approval.
Source: PhilNews24 | April 11, 2026
