Although the new round of fare increases has yet to take effect, transport groups said Wednesday the fare hike was not enough and want more fare adjustments but Malacañang quickly thumbed down their demand.

Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said Wednesday that the approved 50-centavo increase in the minimum fare for passenger jeepneys was enough for the meantime.

The Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) said it would file another petition for a nationwide fare increase of P1.50.

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