Makabayan lawmakers urge LTFRB to scrap PUV modernization deadline
Makabayan lawmakers filed House Resolution 1506 on Thursday, urging the LTFRB to scrap its December 31 deadline for public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization.
The resolution argues that the current deadline will negatively impact drivers and operators economically and calls for the revocation of Department Order 2017-011.
Lawmakers argue that the program disadvantages small vehicle operators by favoring large corporations through the 'One Franchise, One Route' policy.
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