By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter Batac CITY —Using the oil price hike as well as the soaring prices of motorcycle spare parts as reasons, commuters in Batac City need to brace for additional expense as PHP3 pesos has been added from the current Php11 basic tricycle fare. On January 7, 2019, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved an ordinance prescribing the new fare rates for tricycle-for-hire in the city. Early on, the Batac Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (BATODA) asked for PHP14 fare increase for the first 1.5 kilometers and an additional PHP1 for every succeeding kilometer. Student fare is pegged at PHP12.50 for the first 1.5 kilometers plus PHP1 for every succeeding kilometer. As prescribed by law, both senior citizens and persons with disabilities shall continue to enjoy a 20% discount from the regular fare provided they present their authorized identification cards. According to Batac City Mayor Albert Chua, the trike increas
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