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DOTr to continue PUVMP unless halt
By J.Lo
“On the part of DOTr, we were given marching order by the President, this is 100 percent go,” Transport Undersecretary Jesus Ortega said public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) will go full speed ahead despite Senate resolution calling for its suspension.
Ortega said they will proceed with PUVMP upon directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Majority of sector has already consolidated and signed up for the program following April 30 deadline, he noted.
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista has written to Senate President Francis Escudero as he tries to allay concerns over the program.
He warned suspension of PUVMP “could disrupt services for many who depend on its benefits.”
Suspension would also undermine progress and damage relationships with transport stakeholders who have already consolidated, he stressed.
He noted government has already allocated P1.6-billion budget for the program.
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said PUVMP, renamed public transport modernization program (PTMP), will continue as he allayed concerns of operators that have consolidated.
“We assure drivers, operators and stakeholders who participated in PTMP that it will proceed as long as there is no directive coming from the President and DOTr to halt program,” said LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz.
Guadiz said they respect Senate and their call based on concerns raised by some drivers and transport groups.
Government will continue to implement PTMP as it will help address aggravating transport-related problems, he maintained.
LTFRB clarified low number of authorized units in some routes prompted agency to allow unconsolidated jeepneys and UV express units to operate.
This will help ensure stable supply of public transportation in some routes without filing for consolidation, LTFRB said.
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