Modernization subsidy could be raised

Modernization subsidy could be raised – DoTr

By The Manila Times

Mar 08, 2023 12:29 am

THE Transportation department is looking to increase a government subsidy for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers to make it easier for them to purchase modern units.

A day after transport groups began striking in protest over the government's plan to phase out PUVs that are 15 years or older, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the current P160,000 subsidy could be raised to P260,000.

A traditional jeepney is pictured beside an air-conditioned minibus, often referred to as modern jeepney, along EDSA-Taft on Sunday. Drivers of the traditional jeepneys will join the week-long transport strike that will start on Monday to show their opposition to the phase out of traditional jeepneys. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

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