Nearly six years because the program began, the general public utility car modernization stays hounded by challenges.
Started in 2017, this system goals to exchange the jeepneys with autos which have at the least a Euro 4-compliant engine to reduce air pollution.
According to Joseph Morong’s particular report on “24 Oras,” previously six years, the deadline has been prolonged 5 occasions as a result of opposition of a number of drivers and operators.
They complain concerning the pricey worth of modernization as unit can go as excessive as over P2 million.
According to a Political Science professor, this system seems removed from the “pulse of jeepney drivers.”
“Everything is personal to the Filipino, lalo na nagpakain sa mga kanyang pamilya ay yung jeep na binili niya, pinaghirapan nya, tapos isusurrender mo ang ownership,” stated Dr. Grace Jamon, convenor of Move Metro Manila.
Watch the particular report to seek out out extra concerning the PUV modernization program.—Sherylin Untalan/LDF, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
