{"id":19139,"date":"2024-06-08T03:02:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T03:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/dotr-says-current-puvs-operating-are-enough\/"},"modified":"2024-06-08T03:02:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-08T03:02:09","slug":"dotr-says-current-puvs-operating-are-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/dotr-says-current-puvs-operating-are-enough\/","title":{"rendered":"DOTr says current PUVs operating are \u2018enough\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A month after the consolidation deadline, public utility vehicles (PUV) nationwide are sufficient to cater to passengers, Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said during the Maritime Industry Authority\u2019s (MARINA) 50th anniversary.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cOverall, we have enough capacity. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yung mga nagconsolidate are offering required seats here in Metro Manila <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">[Overall, we have enough capacity. Those who consolidated were enough to transport commuters in Metro Manila],\u201d he expressed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">He added that 80% of operators and drivers who consolidated in the PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP) were already enough to transit the commuters in Metro Manila and other cities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In contrast with Mr. Bautista\u2019s statements, the Passenger Forum\u2019s Convenor Primo Morillo claimed in an interview last May 29 that there is an evident shortage of operating PUVs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThe government should allow more public utility vehicles on road kasi kulang yung masasakyan ng mga commuters <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">[The government should allow more public utility vehicles on the road because it cannot cover the number of commuters],\u201d he stated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aside from this, he also raised his concern about the government\u2019s modernization program and how it added to the burden not only on the livelihood of drivers and operators but also on commuters.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cHindi nakakatulong itong pagpilit dun sa PUV modernization program nang hindi nasasaalang alang yung livelihood ng mga drivers and ng mga operators\u2026even sa commuters kasi kulang na nga ang masasakyan<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> [Without consideration to the people\u2019s livelihood, the PUVMP did not help drivers, operators, and even commuters. We already have a shortage of PUVs],\u201d Mr. Morillo said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philstar.com\/headlines\/2024\/05\/02\/2351930\/puvmp-consolidation-rate-reaches-81-ltfrb\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Chairman Teofilo E. Guadiz, 160,000 units have met the PUVMP\u2019s consolidation requirement. Meanwhile, 10,000 unconsolidated jeepney units nationwide are now considered colorum.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apprehended colorum jeepneys could face different penalties such as a P50,000 fine for the operator, one-year suspension for the driver, and 30 days vehicle impound in Pampanga, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pna.gov.ph\/articles\/1224868\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LTFRB<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> elaborated in their official statement last May 16.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rationalizing routes through LPTRP<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr. Bautista further emphasized the need for the DoTr and LTFRB to work with local government units (LGUs) to rationalize routes through the Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP).<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWith the finalization of this LPTRP, talagang masisiguro natin na magiging profitable at sustainable yung mga ruta and that would mean pwede silang maginvest sa modern vehicles<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> [With the finalization of LPTRP<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we can ensure that the routes would be profitable and sustainable for our PUV drivers and operators to help them invest in modern vehicles,\u201d] he explained.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As defined in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dilg.gov.ph\/PDF_File\/reports_resources\/dilg-reports-resources-2017112_2cf0f97098.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LPTRP Manual Volume 1 in 2017<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, LPTRP is a plan that details the route network, mode, and required number of units per mode of delivering public land transport services.\u00a0<\/span><strong> \u2013 Almira Louise S. 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