“Ang modernisasyon ay hindi tinaon sa panahon ng pandemya,” presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said. | KAguilarINQ
Drivers of traditional jeepney of a local operator in San Juan City check their respective vehicles on Thursday, June 25 as they prepare to ply their route after the LTFRB announced on Wednesday that UV express units and traditional jeepneys will be allowed to travel on roads in Metro Manila next week. – INQUIRER/GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE
MANILA, Philippines— Malacanang on Thursday belied allegations that government was using the coronavirus pandemic to push for the phaseout of traditional jeepneys. “Ang modernisasyon ay hindi tinaon sa panahon ng pandemya ,” presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said during an online briefing.have already been allowed to ply on their routes while its older counterparts are still barred on the roads.
Groups of traditional jeepney drivers have been asking the government to allow them resume operations, with one reportedly mulling to set their jeepneys on fire as protest to the ban.
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