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MAJORITY of modern jeepney operators aired out the lapses in the implementation of the Public Transportation Modernization Program , citing a shortage in the budget, and putting drivers out of work.The National Confederation of Transport Workers’ Union is conducting a nationwide conference to gather the concerns of the transport groups to create a policy paper, which will be known as the “Just Transition Bill,” which they are hoping to be introduced in Congress.
In the policy paper, Aguilar said they are also seeking to establish local manufacturing in the country to lessen the cost of creating eco-friendly units, which is the main objective of PTMP, adding that it will generate more jobs.He added that the group seeks to present the policy paper to the Senate.
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