Jeepney strike paralyzes major Metro routes
“Let their data speak for itself. There are 64,639 unconsolidated units nationwide, 30,862 of which are PUJs (public utility jeepneys) and 4,852 UV (utility vehicle) Express units in NCR,” PISTON said.
Opposing jeepney abolition
“I declare my solidarity with the jeepney drivers. Ownership of their vehicles gives them dignity and selfworth. I also think that the jeepney is a part of our culture. So let us oppose its abolition!”
PISTON to stage another strike vs jeepney phase out
PISTON said the government’s mandatory consolidation scheme only leads to the “corporate capture” of public transport in the Philippines as only corporations and rich cooperatives can afford the imposed standards.
Tuloy ang welga: PISTON rejects ‘further study’ of jeepney phase-out scheme
PISTON president Mody Floranda said Land Transportation and Franchising Board (LTFRB) chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III only told them the agency will further “study” their demand to withdraw their December 31 deadline against independently-operated traditional jeepneys.
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PISTON national president Mody Floranda said, “Oil price increases in the country are expected by the Department of Energy to continue in the succeeding weeks, and the inaction of the Marcos administration (on petitions to repeal the law) is a direct attack on the livelihood of the drivers and the people.”
Transport strike over; Palace promises to review jeepney phaseout program
“While we have yet to achieve our main objective of having the OFG (Omnibus Franchising Guidelines) junked, Malacanang’s promise to review the jeepney phaseout program is an initial victory. We also forced the Palace to finally reply to our demands,” the No to PUV Phaseout Coalition said in a statement.
Akala mo’y libre…
ito ay isang busina ng permanente pagpaparada/sa garahe ng kabangkaroteha’t kawalan…/
biktimang paharurot na sinunggaban/sa monopolistang pakanang/mas malupit pa sa hit and run.
Strike immobilizes jeepney routes in Metro Manila, regional centers nationwide
Despite threats of punishment by the government, the nationwide protest action against the phaseout of the iconic jeepney failed to deter drivers and small operators who also trooped to Mendiola in Manila to protest the government’s controversial modernization program of public utility vehicles.
PISTON announces support of transport strike next week
PISTON explained that mandating operators to consolidate their individual franchises under a cooperative or corporation is “wrong, deceitful, and coercive” as it deprives operators of their rights and privileges as individual franchise holders.
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The next thing they knew, the police approached them and ordered them to lie on the ground. They were beaten and dragged into a police vehicle.