Marcos rejects extension of Dec. 31 PUV consolidation deadline

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Tuesday that the December 31 deadline for the consolidation of public utility vehicle (PUV) operators will not be extended.

Marcos emphasized that adhering to this timeline is crucial for the full operationalization of the modernized public transport system, which aims to benefit all stakeholders including PUV operators and the general public.

Despite this decision, around 70% of PUV operators have already committed to consolidating under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).

However, PISTON warned that a two-day transport strike will take place in response to the deadline, potentially affecting over 60,000 drivers and 25,000 operators after December 31.