The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has reiterated that the deadline for public utility vehicle (PUV) operator and driver consolidation under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) remains firm at April 30, 2024.
Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista backstopped the chief executive as the deadline for the consolidation of public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers is set to expire in three weeks.
“Wala nang extension ang deadline ng consolidation sa ilalim ng PUV Modernization Program,” Bautista said.
Bautista stressed that consolidation of transport workers into a cooperative or corporation will help address traffic congestion in the metropolis as it will ensure efficient operations of PUVs.
“Paiigtingin po natin ang implementasyon kahit ang consolidation lang muna. Magiging efficient po ang operations ng ating mga jeepneeys dahil magkakaroon ng tamang fleet management, dispatch system dahil susundin po nila ang tamang standard upang masiguro na safe and comfortable ang experience ng ating mga pasahero,” he added.
Under the PUVMP, transport cooperatives and corporations can avail of financial assistance, on top of a government subsidy, to upgrade their fleet with low-carbon emission, safe and efficient units.
