With President Marcos suspending work and classes in government offices and public schools in Metro Manila as a precautionary measure, the three-day transport strike planned on Monday has already become a success even before it begins, claimed Manibela.
Valbuena said his group never intended to paralyze public transport but just wanted a platform to make the government listen to their concerns about its public utility vehicle modernization program.As part of that plan, drivers and operators should first form transport cooperatives or corporations to help manage the units regarding routes to be provided by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board .
Valbuena, however, said that some jeepney drivers and operators were reluctant to comply since they believed this would lead to the monopolization of routes and higher fares. “We have submitted a complaint to the LTFRB with the evidence, yet there is still no response until now but to go head-to-head against us,” Valbuena said.
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