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Jeepney modernization: Road paved with difficulties, debt, danger

Mikael Angelo S. Francisco
Posted at Jan 07 03:12 AM

Even before COVID-19, jeepney driver Ernie Cruz had already been preparing to navigate a bumpy ride ahead of him: the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), or the jeepney modernization program.  Read more »

Poe: Lawmakers want moratorium on jeepney phaseout during pandemic

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 20 12:25 PM

Some lawmakers want a ban on the phaseout of old jeepneys that are still roadworthy during the coronavirus pandemic, with the government unable to give cash aid to all those who could lose their livelihood, Sen. Grace Poe said Thursday.    Read more »

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 »

PUV modernization to proceed, says Tugade

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 21 06:51 PM

The modernization of PUVs will push through, contrary to what was earlier reported by some news organizations (not ABS-CBN), the DOTr said on Thursday.  Read more »

LOOK: Tugade, other transport officials test Toyota's new modern PUV

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 10 05:35 PM

No less than Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade led the test run of Toyota's new public utility vehicle. Read more »

Senators grill DOTr over public utility vehicle modernization program

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 04 12:30 AM

The controversial public utility vehicle modernization program is not allocated funds in the Department of Transportation's proposed budget for 2020. Read more »

Operators ng iisang unit ng jeep pinakasapul umano ng modernization program

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 02 07:13 PM

Aminado ang ilang single-unit operator ng mga jeep na sila ang pinakatatamaan ng jeepney modernization program. Read more »

Transport strike successful, MMDA told

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 12:53 PM

The transport protest against government's jeepney modernization program held Monday was successful, an activist group leader said, as opposed to the claim of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Read more »

Ilang modernong jeep, bumibiyahe na sa ilang lugar sa Metro Manila

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 30 06:56 PM

Ayaw man ng ilang transport groups sa planong modernisasyon ng pampasaherong jeep, may mga makabagong jeep nang bumibiyahe sa Metro Manila. Read more »

A day in the life of a jeepney driver: Why modernization cuts deep

Text and photos by Lisa Marie David for ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 30 05:07 PM

Raynaldo Valenzuela takes the route from Malanday, Valenzuela going to Pier 15, Manila with an average of four hours to complete one of three trips he does every day to earn an average of P1,000 each day. Read more »

Jeepney drivers, operators nagkasa ng transport strike

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 30 07:18 PM

Ilang jeepney driver at operator mula sa iba-ibang grupo ang lumahok ngayong Lunes sa malawakang transport strike o tigil-pasada para ihayag ang kanilang pagtutol sa planong pag-phaseout ng mga jeepney at UV Express sa susunod na taon. Read more »

#WalangPasok: Setyembre 30, Lunes

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 30 06:30 AM

MAYNILA - (7th UPDATE) Suspendido ang klase sa mga sumusunod na lugar dulot ng nakatakdang tigil-pasada ng mga jeepney driver at operator sa Lunes, Setyembre 30. Read more »

Tigil-pasada ng mga jeep vs modernisasyon kasado na ngayong buwan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 08:51 AM

Magsasagawa ng tigil-pasada sa buong bansa ang ilang grupo ng jeepney drivers sa Sept. 30 bilang pagtutol sa phaseout ng kanilang mga sasakyan sa susunod na taon, sinabi ng isang transport leader, Biyernes. Read more »

Transport groups sanib-puwersa sa protesta vs modernization

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 15 07:46 PM

Nagsanib-puwersa ang 2 transport group sa pagtutol sa jeepney phaseout at public utility vehicle modernization program. Read more »

Transport groups mount strike vs jeepney modernization

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 15 09:41 AM

Transport groups went on strike on Monday against jeepney modernization and policies of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. Read more »

LTFRB warns public against unlicensed modern jeepney investment scheme

Maria Arra Perez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 28 06:13 PM

Under the scheme, Yellowdot requires a down payment of P250,000 for a public utility vehicle unit (PUV), promising returns of P55,000 to P85,000 a month, the LTFRB said.    Read more »

Buy this jeepney body, choose your own engine

Dominic Menor, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 24 07:25 PM

Amid the grander showing of heavyweight carmakers surrounding it, a car manufacturer on Wednesday unwrapped what it brands as the Iconic Jeepney concept. Read more »

Transport cooperative, suportado ang PUV modernization program

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 02:19 AM

Suportado ng mga transport cooperative ang PUV modernization program ng pamahalaan. Read more »

Jeepney drivers get 3-year window to modernize units

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 09 10:10 AM

There will be no phaseout for thousands of old jeepneys in March 2019, as earlier feared by public transport groups, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.   Read more »