A number of transport groups and cooperatives in Metro Manila say they were not consulted when the strike was declared, and that a strike would 'alarm' the commuting public.
MANILA, Philippines – Expressing their support for the public utility vehicle modernization program, a number of transport groups in Metro Manila announced that they will not be taking part in the weeklong transport strike from March 6 to 12.
In the statements, released by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Metro Manila, some groups said that the strike would “create alarm and affect the riding public.” Groups Manibela, PISTON, and Laban TNVS earlier signaled a transport strike as a response to the LTFRB’s June 30 deadline for traditional jeepneys to consolidate. These jeepney drivers and operators said there was a lack of government preparations for the implementation of the plan.
The other, opposing groups said they were not involved in consultations before the strike was declared.
“There was no DOTr and LTFRB consultation made about the issues and concerns of the transport sectors before the declaration of the strike… That will create alarm and affect the riding public. That will only paralyze and affect the growing economy of the country,” the two groups added.
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