LTFRB Says PUV Drivers May Receive Fuel Subsidy Starting Next Week
LTFRB said that the fuel subsidy for public utility drivers is expected to be released by next week amid surging oil prices.
On Friday (November 5, 2021), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said that the public utility drivers may receive the funding for fuel subsidies if the Department of Transportation cascade the funds.
LTFRB made the announcement after the Philippine government approved the P1-billion fuel subsidy amid the increasing prices of petroleum products over the past few weeks. LTFRB’s Technical Division chief Joel Bolano said that the fund will be disbursed under the agency’s Pantawid Pasada Program.
“Hopefully, early next week baka mai-cascade na ang funds sa [Department of Transportation] at LTFRB, In parallel with that, naghahanda na ang LTFRB sa mga pangalan o listahan ng ating mga operator at ‘yun pong mga beneficiaries natin ganun din po ang guidelines kung paano ito ibibigay sa ating mga operator at driver,” Bolano said.
Bolano said that Filipino drivers were glad after the national government allowed the public transport to increase the passenger capacity up to 70 percent. He also instructed the drivers to remove the plastic barriers inside the public utility vehicles.
However, the agency told the public that passengers are required to obey the quarantine guidelines and health protocols especially the social distancing inside the vehicle.
Read Also: PH Gov’t Approves P1-Billion Fuel Subsidy for PUV Drivers
“Yung mga barrier natin sa mga pasahero, ‘yung in between po, pwede na pong tanggalin subalit ganun pa rin may social distancing,” Bolano added.
What can you say about this announcement? Just feel free to leave your comments and reactions to this article.
Thank you for visiting Philnews.ph. You may express your thoughts and reactions below through the comment section. You may also follow us on Facebook, on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube channel Philnews Ph.
Read Also: Taxi Drivers & Operators Call for Fuel Subsidy Amid Surging Oil Prices