Jeepney drivers kick off transport strike vs. phaseout
Jeepney drivers kick off transport strike vs. phaseout
Malacañang officials also said that they will involve the transport groups in the process of the review. Floranda, however, reiterated that their call to revoke the OFG still remains.
By JONAS ALPASAN
With reports from Aira Marie Siguenza, Marc Rechelle Buntag, Max Santiago, Marya Salamat, Menchani Tilendo
Bulatlat.com
MANILA – Jeepney drivers held a transport strike today as the Philippine government continues its plan to phase out not only a cultural icon in the country but the most common and affordable means of transportation for ordinary folk.
“The fight of drivers and small operators also belongs to the people. Without a franchise, operators will lose their livelihoods. Drivers will have no jeepneys to use. Millions will have to endure the lack of access to affordable transportation,” said the No to PUV Phaseout Coalition.
Of late, the Philippine government has been adamant about the phase out of jeepneys. It has recently moved its deadline for traditional jeepneys and operators to consolidate into a cooperative or corporation from June 30 to Dec. 31 this year.
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