The DOTr has warned drivers of PUVs who will join the weeklong transport strike starting today that they face both administrative and criminal sanctions, including the revocation of their franchises. | janebautistaINQ JeromeAningINQ /PDI
The LTFRB-National Capital Region on Sunday noted an earlier assertion by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority that the majority of the big transport groups in Metro Manila will not join the strike.
Yebra said those going on strike can also be charged criminally if they hurt people or destroy property. “It should be explained to them that if they consolidate [into cooperatives or corporations], their organization becomes stronger, their operations will be efficient, the boundary system will disappear, and the drivers will have the proper wages and work in proper hours — they won’t be driving 18 to 20 hours a day,” he pointed out.Other transport groups on Sunday expressed support for the weeklong strike led by Manibela, although they will not join the protest.
According to Ariel Lim, head of the National Public Transport Coalition, if the PUVMP will be enacted into law, all concerns can be evaluated thoroughly. Actona initially joined the call for the strike, but following the government’s openness for dialogue, Caparino said they will instead go to the DOTr and LTFRB to lobby for the locally produced and refurbished jeepneys that cost only P1.3 million.
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