Philippine govt continues Public Transport Modernization Program despite Senate call for suspension, with over 500 modernized jeepneys protesting.

The Philippine government proceeds with the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supporting continuation despite a Senate call to suspend it. Over 500 modernized jeepneys participated in a unity caravan protesting the suspension proposal. PTMP implementation will be gradual, with phases including operator and driver consolidation, route rationalization, and vehicle modernization. Critics argue the program was rushed, but it has been operating since 2017 and has achieved an 80% consolidation rate for jeepneys.

August 10, 2024
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