By Prince Golez
Malacañang on Thursday denied that the government is using the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic to phase out traditional jeepneys.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque rejected claims that they are taking advantage of the health crisis to implement the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.
“Hindi namin tinatanggal sa mga tsuper ang kalayaang magpahayag ngunit maaari tayong magpahayag ng hindi nananakot. Ang modernization ay hindi tinaon sa panahon ng pandemiya. Wala nga pong nakakakita sa kanilang crystal ball na magkakaroon tayo ng pandemiya,” said Roque.
He was reacting to the reported threat of jeepney drivers to burn their vehicles in the streets should the government decide to permanently ban their operations.
“May tatlong taon na talaga ng pinirmahan ang Ombnibus Franchising Guidelines para sa modernization ng mga jeepneys. 2016 pa ito pero binigyan ng apat na taong palugit,” according to Palace official.
“May suportang binibigay ang pamahaalan sa mga tsuper at operator na interesado. Kasama na dito ang 160,000 subsidy kung gusto nilang magpatakbo rin ng modern jeepney,” he added.
Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)
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