THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a memorandum circular effectively revoking the permit to operate of public utility vehicles (PUVs) failing to file applications for consolidation on or before Dec. 31, 2023.

The consolidation deadline has been the target of protests by transport groups claiming that mandatory franchise consolidation would lead to the phase-out of traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs), automatically depriving drivers and operators of their livelihood.

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