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Part of Pinoy culture would die if traditional jeepneys are phased out, say advocates

Isay Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 05 12:39 PM

Jeepney drivers, operators and manufacturers all agree that the traditional “dyip” is a symbol of Filipino ingenuity, which can’t be said of its modern, mini-bus-like version. Read more »

Gawang-China na jeep na iniiendorso ng gobyerno, ilang beses nang naaksidente: ACTO

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 10:06 AM

Nasangkot sa ilang aksidente ang mga air-conditioned na jeepney na iniendorso ng pamahalaan, sinabi ng isang lokal na samahan ng mga jeepney driver na muling nanawagan ngayong Huwebes na muling makapasada. Read more »

'Roadworthy' jeepneys can resume operations this week: LTFRB

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 29 05:27 PM

"Roadworthy" traditional jeepneys can ferry commuters again this week, the head of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Monday. Read more »

Palace denies using pandemic to push for jeepney phaseout

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 04:03 PM

Malacañang denied on Thursday that the government is taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to push the jeepney modernization program, saying it has long been in the works. Read more »

Jeepney modernization push during pandemic 'unfair' to drivers: Robredo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 12:56 PM

Any push for the modernization of jeepneys before they could be allowed back on the road will be "very unfair" to drivers and operators who lost their income during the 3-month coronavirus lockdown, Vice President Leni Robredo said Thursday.    Read more »

Modern PUVs allowed to resume operations in Alabang-Zapote area

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 23 08:08 PM

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has allowed modern public utility vehicles to resume operations along the Alabang-Zapote Road starting Wednesday, June 24. Read more »

Will there be a pandemic phaseout of traditional jeepneys?

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 23 12:43 AM

Traditional jeepneys may be gone for good if other modes of public transport prove to be enough to service the riding public, Malacañang said Monday as the government allowed more types of commuter vehicles to ply roads. Read more »

Jeepneys may soon be allowed for public transport: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 01:56 PM

Traditional jeepneys may soon be allowed for public transport use, Malacañang said Thursday as the government works on the gradual relaxation of transportation restrictions. Read more »

LTFRB eyes resumption of jeepney operations by end June

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 16 04:03 PM

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said Tuesday it was exploring the possible return of public utility jeepneys by the end of June.  Read more »

Jeepney drivers can be tapped for delivery services: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 09 02:40 PM

Out of work jeepney drivers can be tapped for delivery services, Malacañang said Tuesday as they remain unable to ply roads due to government restrictions.   Read more »

Ilang jeepney driver, umaaray na sa epekto ng lockdown sa Batangas

April Magpantay, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 04 01:02 AM

May ilang jeepney driver umano ang wala pang natatanggap na ayuda mula sa pamahalaan. Read more »

Transport dept says ready with contingency plan for first day of GCQ

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 01 11:51 AM

The Department of Transportation said Monday it was "prepared" and has a contingency plan for the surge of commuters on the first day of the general community quarantine in Metro Manila. Read more »

Tradisyonal na jeep, papayagan sa mga lugar na limitado ang bilang ng modern PUV

Arra Perez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 31 09:02 PM

Ayon sa Department of Transportation, papayagang bumiyahe ang mga tradisyonal na jeep sa mga lugar na limitado ang bumabiyaheng modern PUVs. Read more »

PUV drivers sa mga probinsya lugi na dahil sa physical distancing, oil price hike

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 25 08:38 PM

Apektado na nga ng physical distancing ang kanilang sasakyan, tinamaan pa sila ng sunod-sunod na oil price hike. Read more »

GCash to help taxis shift to cashless payments: transport dept

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 09:35 AM

The DOTr and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board partnered with GCash to equip taxis with its scan to pay technology using QR codes, the agency said in a statement. Read more »

Commuter fares unchanged when Metro lockdown eases: regulator

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 11 02:08 PM

Commuter fares in Metro Manila will be unchanged when the COVID-19 lockdown is eased, despite new physical distancing measures, a transport official said Monday.   Read more »

Fuel subsidies for public transport eyed under pandemic rescue

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 05 02:29 PM

The transportation department recommended a subsidy equivalent to 30 percent of the daily fuel consumption of drivers to support them during the crisis. Read more »

Buses first to operate in general quarantine areas: transport dept

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 01 12:25 PM

Buses have bigger capacity and have the space to enforce social distancing. If buses are unavailable, then modern jeepneys will be allowed and so on, Department of Transportation Asec. Richmond De Leon told DZMM.  Read more »

PasaHero: a Metro Manila fundraising initiative to help PUV drivers

Gari Sy Rivera, Choose Philippines
Posted at Apr 25 01:59 PM

PasaHero is an initiative that provides daily necessities to Filipino public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in different communities within Metro Manila. Read more »

LTFRB sa PUV drivers: Tiyaking nasa listahan bago pumila para sa cash aid

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 15 07:51 PM

 Nakiusap ang LTFRB sa kanila na tiyaking nasa listahan sila ng mabibigyan ng cash aid bago pumila sa bangko.  Read more »