Olongapo jeepney drivers, operators reel from diesel price surge

2026-03-10 - 04:34

OLONGAPO CITY—Jeepney drivers and operators are struggling to stay afloat as diesel prices continue to climb, forcing many to consider alternative jobs or even leaving public transport altogether. Drivers say their daily earnings have been sharply reduced as fuel costs eat up most of their income. Jomar Santos, 34, a jeepney driver with one daughter,