Jeepney drivers strike against Davao Bus Project

Jeepney drivers and operators in Davao City went on strike on Wednesday to protest the implementation of the Davao Bus Project, which they claim would phase out traditional jeepneys.

Despite expectations of an 80%-90% paralysis rate on major routes by Transmission-Piston Southern Mindanao, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Region XI reported normal traffic conditions in the morning.

Drivers argue that the modernization project is unaffordable, with new buses costing at least P2 million, and oppose the year-end deadline for franchise consolidation of PUJs as part of the national PUV Modernization Program.

The LTFRB clarified that Davao City is exempt from the December 31 consolidation due to the bus project implementation, but Transmission-Piston contends this would negatively impact jeepney drivers' livelihoods.