PUV consolidation deadline stays as gov’t vows to prevent transport crisis
The Philippine government sticks to its December 31 deadline for public utility vehicles to consolidate into corporations or cooperatives despite opposition against the PUV modernization program.
Full story: https://www.rappler.com/business/puv-jeepney-consolidation-december-31-deadline-stays/
Full story: https://www.rappler.com/business/puv-jeepney-consolidation-december-31-deadline-stays/
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00:00 The Philippine government sticks to its December 31 deadline for public utility vehicles to consolidate into corporations or cooperatives, despite opposition against the PUV modernization program.
00:12 PUVs that fail to consolidate by the end of the year will lose their right to operate by January 1, 2024.
00:19 Groups point out, around 30,000 jeepneys could be off the road by next year, leading to a "imminent transport crisis."
00:27 But the government insists that the public transport system will hold up.
00:31 Jeepney consolidation rates in NCR remain low at only about 33%.
00:37 Because of this, government agencies allow unconsolidated PUVs to continue operating along certain routes until January 31, 2024.
00:46 The government's modernization program hopes to modernize the aging traditional jeepneys.
00:51 But critics say consolidation and fleet modernization will lead to a phase-out of traditional jeepneys and will force drivers and operators into debt.
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