what is the public transport rate in your country?

Philippines
April 17, 2008 4:36am CST
PRICES are going UP UP UP specially in the basic commodities and services, i am wondering what are the rates public transport rate now on your country? here in the Philippines: our JEEPNEY rate =Php7.50 approx 0.1829USD our Light Rail Transit =Php15 approx 0.3658USD
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faith210
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
17 Apr 08
Hi metal_monkee! I am from the Philippines too and I do agree that prices of almost everything here in our country is going up. I heard that it won't be long, the minimum fare of 7.50 will go up again. Sad, isn't it? Take care and have a nice day!
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faith210
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
19 Apr 08
Hi metal_monkee! I have heard it from the jeepney drivers that they are planning to hold a strike before the opening of school year for an increase in fare. That is what jeepney drivers here from Angeles City have been talking about and they have already told the proper authorities so they will be informed and they can do something about it before they proceed to a nationwide strike. I guess, maybe the money they earned is not enough anymore since everything especially the gasoline they are using has gone up already. Just my thoughts dear friend. Take care and have a nice day!
metal_monkee
@metal_monkee (930)
• Philippines
18 Apr 08
hi faith.... really what part of? i am here in manila fortunate for me the company i am working for is near the lrt station. so i take the lrt going to work and home...but its sad news to many working far. it will add up big tym... SMILE ALWAYS! ^_^
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subha12
@subha12 (18441)
• India
17 Apr 08
in my country india it varies from one state to another. its huge country. the transport is actually under the control of each state government. still i do not understand what you want to ask really. is it minimum rate?
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olivemai
@olivemai (4738)
• United States
17 Apr 08
He is asking how much does it cost to take the bus in your country? Minimum rate and maximum rate, whichever you want to write about!
metal_monkee
@metal_monkee (930)
• Philippines
18 Apr 08
hi subha...the minimum fare ^_^ thanks for posting your baby picture brighten up this discussion... its cute!!! :p
olivemai
@olivemai (4738)
• United States
17 Apr 08
In my area, it cost one dollar and fifty cents for adult riders on the bus! It may cost another twenty-five cents to obtain a transfer so you can get on another connecting bus! The train is a minimum price of one dollar and sixty cents, for every ten miles or so! There are discounts for senior citizens and disabled people!
metal_monkee
@metal_monkee (930)
• Philippines
18 Apr 08
Wow...expensive! its equivalent to 60pesos here...for short trip our fare for bus here is only 10pesos or 0.25USD ^_^
olivemai
@olivemai (4738)
• United States
20 Apr 08
It has gone up in the last few years, as the government has not been funding public transportation as well as they are supposed to!
ankilla
@ankilla (325)
• India
17 Apr 08
Every year all the commodities and service charges are increasing and in india for petrol we pay high price. when it comes transportation charges its depending on the length approximately for min is Rs.2 (it depends on bus type) when it comes to rail for mmts its Rs.3/-
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metal_monkee
@metal_monkee (930)
• Philippines
18 Apr 08
wow really?! i tot philippines is the cheapest in terms of fare rate... 1INR =1.05PHP aprox 0.30 php fare is very cheap!!! wow how about other prices there? like fastfood? cloths? how much?
weiyi5151
@weiyi5151 (119)
• China
18 Apr 08
we got inflation of prices. terrible unfortunaly,we don't have raise of our salary. not mention to buy a house,buy a car to drive . life is a little bit simple and poor. so,living such a life as me,would you like be my shoes?hehe
metal_monkee
@metal_monkee (930)
• Philippines
18 Apr 08
i go barefoot haha... you didn't tell how much is the cost? ^_^ SMILE ALWAYS