To help legitimate PUV operators and help ease Metro Manila traffic
After repeatedly declaring that the April 30 consolidation deadline for the PUV Modernization Program is final, the Department of Transportation is now joining hands with two other agencies to crack down on public utility vehicles that will be declared ‘colorum’ beginning May 1, 2024.
The DOTr, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority , and the Department of the Interior and Local Government , through the participation of the Special Project Group of the Philippine National Police , have signed a memorandum of agreement to form a joint task force that will carry out anti-colorum operations in Metro Manila.
“Ang ating deadline for consolidation will end on April 30, and yung mga hindi mag-ko-consolidate ay hindi na mare-renew ang kanilang prangkisa,” said Secretary Jaime Bautista of the DOTr. “They will be considered colorum, so kasama sila sa mga huhulihin natin sa May 1 kung mag-o-operate sila.”From March 12 to April 15 alone, the MMDA and the DILG’s anti-colorum team made 56 colorum apprehensions and 44 out-of-line apprehensions, as well as impounded 100 units and arrested three persons.
Aside from helping legitimate PUV operators who reportedly lose 35% of their income to colorum vehicles, Bautista claimed that cracking down on illegal operators will improve Metro Manila traffic: “If we can decrease 90% of colorum operations, this is of big help to the legitimate transport operators and a huge relief to the usual traffic flow.”
See Also Read Next GAC Motor now has a dealership in San Fernando, Pampanga View other articles about:
Colorum Vehicles Colorum Jeepney Colorum Meaning Fines For Colorum Vehicles Consolidation Deadline Puvmp
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
High-value targets nabbed during police anti-drugs operations across Metro ManilaDefining the News
Read more »
See the Fuso Canter Modern PUV Class 2 at 2024 LTO Motor ShowThe Fuso Canter Express is the brand's take on a class 2 Modern PUV
Read more »
The Isuzu NLR77 modern PUV is on display at the LTO Motor ShowThis specific NLR77 confirguration is a Class 2 modern PUV
Read more »
Metro Manila LGUs to Implement 7am–4pm Work Hours Starting May 2The local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila will shift to a 7am–4pm work schedule starting May 2, 2024. The implementation was postponed to give LGUs more time to prepare and disseminate the information to the public. LGUs have the flexibility to adopt their own schedules as long as frontline services adhere to the 7am–4pm timeframe.
Read more »
Metro heat index may reach 43 degrees todayMetro Manila is expected to sizzle with a heat index of up to 43 degrees Celsius today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
Read more »
CTTMO warns PUV drivers vs overpricingTHE Davao City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTMMO) warned Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers against overcharging passengers.
Read more »