Several senators on Tuesday called on the national government to hear out the concerns of the public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators regarding the PUV modernization program amid the planned one-week transport holiday.
In a statement, Senate public service committee chairperson Grace Poe said the Department of Transportation should find a realistic and viable solution to the concerns of the PUV drivers and operators.
Senator Nancy Binay, meanwhile, said she was saddened to see that the government seemingly does not have a plan for those who will be affected by the PUV modernization program. While acknowledging the need to modernize the PUVs, Binay stressed the need for “comprehensive and concrete programs based on a just transition” considering the importance of the transport sector.
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III also said the government should rethink the financing plan about the modernization program down to the smallest detail.
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