Traditional Jeepney Driver in Bacolod City Breaks Many Hearts as He Expresses Frustration Over PUV Modernization
A traditional jeepney driver touches many hearts by making his heartfelt plea as he protested against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.
Recently, Franz Znarf, a Facebook user, shared a heartfelt video of a traditional jeepney driver who expressed his frustration regarding the PUV Modernization. The post garnered various reactions from the online community.
The video shows the driver, surrounded by fellow jeepney drivers, standing in the middle of the road during a protest. Visibly emotional, the man cried as he poured out their grievances. According to him, he had been unable to drive for two months due to the program, which has left him without income and struggling to feed his family.
The PUV Modernization Program, aimed at replacing older jeepneys with modern, environmentally friendly models, has faced opposition from traditional jeepney drivers. Many drivers feel they cannot afford the new vehicles or meet the program’s requirements, leading to a loss of livelihood for some.
In the video, the driver also made a public appeal to the mayor of Bacolod City, asking for their concerns to be heard. His emotions reflected the desperation many jeepney drivers are feeling as they struggle to cope with the changes.
For years, traditional jeepneys have been the backbone of public transportation in the Philippines. However, the shift to modernization has sparked debates about its impact on drivers and their families, especially those who rely on daily earnings to survive.
The incident points out the need for a more supportive transition to modernization, where the livelihoods of these drivers are taken into account. Many people hope for a solution that balances progress with compassion.
In a previous post, a lady passenger shares her appreciation for jeepney driver who gave her candy
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
