Senators and transport groups have urged the LTFRB and the DOTr to extend the deadline for the consolidation of PUV franchises indefinitely until they come up with a more realistic and fair PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP). Know more:
SENATORS and transport groups have urged the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and the Department of Transportation to extend the deadline for the consolidation of public utility vehicle franchises indefinitely until they come up with a more realistic and fair PUV Modernization Program .
“There is a problem with the design of the program. It’s crystal clear. While there is a problem, we should pause and review it,” he said. Furthermore, Villanueva said the route rationalization plans of local government units have yet to be approved. Citing data earlier provided by the LTFRB during the hearing, Villanueva said only 139 out of 1,575 plans have been approved.PUV operators and drivers have until end-December to consolidate their franchises into cooperatives or transport corporations. This target has been moved several times since it was first implemented in 2018.
This means that about 65,000 drivers are in danger of losing their livelihood if they fail to consolidate by December 31. He cited, for instance, that of the 19 modernized jeepneys that his group acquired, instead of 19 operators benefiting from the units, 87 people generate income out of them. Juancho Capreno of the Association of Committed Transport Organization Nationwide echoed Balbuena’s sentiments, saying consolidation only results in benefits for one person.
“Before giving a deadline, fix the program first,” she said. “The LTFRB is not really ready because we still haven’t rationalized the routes. If we keep on just extending the deadline, then those that have already formed cooperatives will be discouraged.”
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