Public transport operators in major cities are preparing to protest as rising fuel prices severely impact their incomes and threaten the viability of their services.

The Lagos State government has approved a fare hike for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services, following appeals from public transport operators who cited increasing operational costs and economic pressures.

A Philippine party-list representative has called on President Marcos Jr. to direct the government to extend payment reliefs on loans for public utility vehicle (PUV) and transportation network vehicle service (TNVS) operators.

Government officials in Thailand have reassured motorists that reported 'out of stock' signs at petrol stations are due to panic buying by private motorists and public transport operators, not an actual fuel shortage caused by the Middle East war.