President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has recently approved the recommendation made by Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista to extend the deadline for the consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUV) until April 30, 2024. The decision aims to provide more time for operators and stakeholders to comply with the consolidation process, ensuring a smoother transition for the public … Read more
The House Committee on Transportation has passed a resolution urging President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to reevaluate the set date for the consolidation of the industry under the PUV modernization program and extend it until the government can formulate a concrete plan to address implementation issues. Despite the program’s objective to improve the state of passenger … Read more
Despite criticisms from lawmakers, the Marcos administration remains steadfast in its decision not to extend the past deadline for consolidation. According to data from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) achieved a 75 percent consolidation rate for jeepneys – 112,801 out of the total 150,867 units … Read more