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Another transport strike looms
Transport group Manibela warns of a looming nationwide transport strike before the year ends, citing ongoing discussions with other groups like PISTON.
Manibela president Mar Valbuena stated that an estimated 30,000 jeepney drivers in Metro Manila, and many more in Central Luzon and Calabarzon, have refused to return to their routes, some for two weeks.
Valbuena attributes the ongoing transport crisis to drivers and operators losing hope of retaining their franchises.
He expressed frustration over the lack of concrete answers and the perceived oppression within the transport sector.
If the situation persists, Valbuena warned of significant impacts on students' attendance and the national economy.
Eight local government units have reportedly invited Manibela for discussions to address the public transportation shortage.
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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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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.
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has assured the public that free ride services will be available should another transport strike occur.
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported that the three-day transport strike organized by PISTON was peaceful and caused minimal disruption to public transportation.
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The MMDA and the House of Representatives have collaborated to deploy vehicles offering free rides to commuters affected by transport strikes.
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