00:00Despite resistance from some transport groups, the government emphasized the benefits of the Public Utility Vehicle, or PUV, modernization program in a recent update.
00:09According to the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Border, LTFRB, 86% of PUVs nationwide have already consolidated under the program.
00:19The agency also clarified that the proposal mentioned by the Department of Transportation, or DOTR Secretary Vince Dizon, to allow non-consolidated drivers and operators to resume operations is still under review.
00:33The LTFRB assured the public that enforcement operations remain strict, particularly against colorim or unauthorized PUVs.
00:41In preparation for the upcoming Holy Week, the LTFRB also announced that over 1,000 buses have already been granted special permits to accommodate the expected surge of travelers.
