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DOTr seeks dialogue with Manibela over planned transport strike
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced plans for free rides and stakeholder meetings to address an impending three-day transport strike called by the group Manibela.
Manibela is protesting what they claim are inaccurate figures presented by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) regarding the consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUVs) for the government's modernization program.
While the LTFRB stated that 86% of PUVs have consolidated, DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon confirmed the actual consolidated figure is only 43%.
The DOTr expressed a preference for dialogue over a strike, aiming to ensure commuter safety and comfort while protecting the welfare of drivers and operators.
Assistant Secretary Dioscoro Reyes has been tasked with arranging a meeting between the DOTr, Manibela, and other relevant groups.
Contingency plans, including free rides, are being prepared by the DOTr, LTFRB, and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to assist commuters potentially affected by the strike.
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