Old Jeepneys Can Continue To Operate Beyond 2020 With Conditions OLD JEEPNEYS – According to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) old jeepneys that are still roadworthy can continue to operate under certain conditions. Based on a report from CNN, the agency sent a message to reporters on Wednesday that stated old jeepneys can operate if … Read more
Senators Slams DOTr Over Plans For PUV Modernization PUV MODERNIZATION – The proposed plan of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for the modernization of old public utility vehicles was grilled by Senators during the 2020 budget hearing. The Senators were not that happy about the progress of their jeepney phaseout plan set for 2020. During … Read more
DOTr Chief Says Strikes Won’t Stop Jeepney Phaseout PUV MODERNIZATION – Despite the transport strikes from various transport groups nationwide, Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade stated that the phaseout of old jeepneys could not be stopped. The government has proposed a phaseout of both jeepneys and UV express service vehicles. This is part of their Public Utility Vehicle … Read more
Drivers & Operators Participating In Transport Strike May Face Charges NATIONWIDE TRANSPORT STRIKE – Drivers and operators who will participate in Mondays nationwide transport strike will be held liable for their actions said Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade. The nationwide strike is in protest of the government’s plan to phase out old public utility vehicles by 2020. This … Read more
Vallacar Transit Skips Out National Transport Strike On Monday VALLACAR TRANSIT – The biggest transportation company in the Philippines owned by the Yanson Group of Bus Companies will not participate in the nationwide strike on Monday, September 30. The government has proposed a phaseout of both jeepneys and UV express service vehicles. This is part of their … Read more
Bacolod City To Have 95% Shutdown In Public Transportation On Sept. 30 BACOLOD CITY – In lieu of the Nationwide transport strike in September 30, major transport groups and organizations in Negros foresee a 95% shutdown of public utility vehicles. The nationwide strike is in protest of the government’s plan to phase out old public … Read more
Transport Groups Protests Jeepney Phaseout By Holding Strike On Sept. 30 TRANSPORT GROUPS STRIKE – Major transport groups will be holding a nationwide transport strike on September 30, protesting the planned jeepney phaseout in the following year. The government has proposed a phaseout of both jeepneys and UV express service vehicles. This is part of … Read more
Transport Groups Warn Of 2-Day Strike On October 16-17 As Opposition To Jeepney Phaseout Several transport groups have warned of 2-day strike on October 16 to 17, 2017 to show opposition on the modernization program of the government. Some of the Filipino transport groups including Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper … Read more
