Over P802-M Cash Subsidy, DOTr-LTFRB Distributes to PUV Operators Up to P802 million cash subsidy has been distributed DOTr-LTFRB to 123,000 operators and drivers of public utility vehicles (PUV). This aid is under the Direct Cash Subsidy Program of the Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. According to a letter, … Read more
GMA host Willie Revillame gives out Php 5 million worth of financial assistance for jeepney drivers. WILLIE REVILLAME – GMA artist and “Wowowin” main host Willie Revillame has finally given financial assistance for jeepney drivers. In a previous article, Kapuso host and comedian Willie Revillame has vowed to personally give cash aid for the displaced … Read more
LTFRB: Face Shield Policy For Land Transport Suspended Temporarily LTFRB – LTFRB is temporarily suspending the implementation of no-face shield, no-ride policy in public land transportation. According to Inquirer’s Cebu Daily News, LTFRB-7 Regional Director Eduardo Montealto Jr said that the implementation is put on hold first. “There was a Memorandum Circular that was issued, … Read more
Resumption Of Jeepney Operations In Capital By June 30 Eyed By LTFRB RESUMPTION OF JEEPNEY OPERATIONS – The LTFRB recently said that it eyes the resumption of operations of public utility jeepneys in Metro Manila. A report from PhilStar says that the Department of Transportation said earlier that some old jeepneys may still be allowed … Read more
DOTr Taps GCash to Tie Up for Cashless Payments in Taxis Amid COVID-19 Crisis The Department of Transportation (DOTr) taps the GCash online payment platform to help taxi drivers shift cashless payments during operations amid the COVID-19 crisis. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) – Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is now promoting cashless … Read more
LTFRB Asks Public Drivers & Conductors To Get Passenger Details for Possible Contact Tracing LTFRB – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is ordering the public drivers and conductors to record their passengers. The fight against COVID-19 in the Philippines is not yet over now. Every day, there are still additional cases of coronavirus … Read more
LTFRB Declares Work Suspension for Friday (March 13) The LTFRB announced work suspension for Friday (March 13, 2020) due to the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019. The coronavirus disease 2019 continues to spread in different regions all around the world and affects thousands of people. The virus becomes a health scare, which is causing … Read more
LTFRB-7 To Accept Special Permit Applications From Dec. 20 To Jan. 4 LTFRB-7 – LTFRB-7 will now be allowing special permit applications for buses and mini buses starting December 20 up to January 4. According to Cebu Daily News, the Central Visayas branch of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will be accepting the … Read more
Isko Moreno Received Criticism From Passengers And Drivers, Replies By Saying It’s A Long-Lasting Cure ISKO MORENO – After receiving strong criticism from passengers and jeepney drivers, he replied by saying that the suspension is a long-lasting cure. In the previous report, he met with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and Inter-Agency … Read more
Isko Moreno Urges LTFRB For Suspension Of Baclaran-Divisoria Jeepney Drivers ISKO MORENO – Manila City mayor Isko Moreno recently urged the LTFRB to initiate suspension to jeepney drivers travelling the Baclaran-Divisoria route. In the previous report about him, he congratulated the victory of boxer and senator Manny Pacquiao. Moreno pointed out the perseverance and the … Read more