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Dizon to resolve PUV modernization issues – Palace
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon will investigate the low franchise consolidation rate for public utility vehicles (PUVs).
This follows claims of falsified data by transport group Manibela and a contested 86% consolidation rate previously stated by the LTFRB, with Dizon noting only 43% of applications have been approved.
Secretary Dizon plans to meet with the LTFRB and transport groups to understand the reasons behind the low approval rate.
He is willing to implement changes to the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) beyond just extending consolidation deadlines, addressing requirements and route rationalization.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that Secretary Dizon wants to ensure the consolidation numbers are accurate to address issues affecting commuters, jeepney operators, and drivers.
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