Manila Bulletin
DOTr: Consolidation of jeepney drivers, operators is non-negotiable part of PUV Modernization
Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) commenced a three-day transport strike on Monday, November 20, protesting the government's Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program and its December 31 deadline for consolidation.
PISTON and Manibela are calling for the cancellation of consolidation, arguing that it is costly and would lead to the phaseout of jeepneys.
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista reiterated that industry consolidation is a non-negotiable component of the PUV Modernization Program, essential for modernizing the country's public transport system.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) maintains that the program aims to upgrade jeepney parts to be environment-friendly, not to phase out the iconic vehicle.
Government data indicates that as of October 31, 2023, only 56.37% of jeepney units nationwide have consolidated under the PUVMP.
Manibela joined the strike on Wednesday and extended it until Friday, November 24.
To assist affected commuters, 66 buses from various government agencies and local government units were dispatched.
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PISTON, representing an estimated 100,000 members, held a nationwide transport strike from November 20 to November 22, 2023, to protest the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).
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PISTON will proceed with its three-day nationwide transport strike from November 20 to 23, 2023, to protest the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).
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The transport group Piston will push through with its three-day strike starting Monday, November 20, to protest the government's public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program.
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Transport group Manibela began a three-day nationwide strike on November 22 to protest the government's Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is open to dialogue with transport groups regarding the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) and is refining it based on feedback.
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