The Department of Transportation said that it has never recommended the immediate phaseout of traditional jeepneys — not until the country has enough modernized units for locals nationwide. | FArgosinoINQ
On Tuesday, Manibela Chairman Mar Valbuena and Piston president Mody Florada spoke with Malacañang officials.
Valbuena explained that they support the government’s objective to provide comfortable and safe public transportation to Filipino commuters, but they only want the program to be inclusive and reasonable. Meanwhile, Piston declared that their transportation strike was a “major success,” as its impact has forced Malacañang officials to face both groups, adding that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he would review the jeepney modernization program and its implementation.
In a separate statement also issued Wednesday, Floranda said that the group demanded the cancellation of Department of Transportation Department Order 2017-011 Omnibus Franchising Guidelines and the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program during their meeting. Following this request, Malacañang was pressed to review the contents of the OFG until December 31 this year. During the review, they also promised that drivers, operators, and commuters would be part of the entire process.“I told Manibela to talk to me in a dialogue, and I will explain to them the modernization program.
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