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DOTr nixes PUV group demands to stop program

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday rejected the demand of several transport groups to terminate the government’s public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program. “There...

Manibela begins own PUV strike but Piston, 3 groups not joining

By Rio N. Araja and Maricel V. Cruz Transport group Manibela will pick up where the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (Piston)...

Manibela to join Piston’s transport strike, LTFRB downplays effect

Manibela, another major transport group, said it is joining the three-day strike launched Monday by Piston (Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide)...

Piston to stage transport strike next week over PUV program

A major group of jeepney drivers and operators on Wednesday said it would stage a nationwide strike from Nov. 20 to 23 to protest...

PISTON blasts LTFRB hint of sanctions on striking drivers

Jeepney drivers have the right to strike and hold similar industrial actions, transport group PISTON said Saturday, after the government regulator hinted at sanctions...

PISTON to gov’t: Scrap oil law to stop surges

The government should scrap the Oil Deregulation Law instead of passing on the burden of surging fuel prices to drivers and commuters, the transportation...

Piston protest

Members of the transport group PISTON hold protest actions along EDSA in Caloocan City against continuing oil price increases, the oil deregulation law, and...

Drivers say P10K fuel subsidy lacking with prices rising

The P6,500 to P10,000 one-time fuel subsidy is not enough amid increasing pump prices, the transport group Pagkakaisa ng Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator...

PUV groups plead for P2 fare hike over rising costs

Four public transport groups are seeking a P2 fare hike for all public utility vehicles (PUVs) nationwide amid rising pump prices. In a letter to...

PUV strike over, trips resume

Manibela, Piston declare end of protest after Palace meeting Transport groups Manibela and PISTON have ended what should have been a week-long nationwide transport strike...

Tigil pasada

Members of the passenger jeepney organization Piston tote protest placards at Monumento Circle in Caloocan City on Monday, the first day of a projected...

Jeepney drivers’ daily takehome income drops to P300

Following the streak of rising fuel prices, public utility jeepney drivers are only now able to take home from P300 to P400 of their...

PISTON to Rody: Suspend excise tax on fuel with EO

Public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators on Sunday called on President Rodrigo Duterte to pass an executive order to suspend the excise tax...

Pump prices soaring

A member of the transport group Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) holds a gasoline station pump and a placard along...
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