Rappler's latest stories on PUV
On June 1, no city buses, traditional jeepneys in Metro Manila yet
The resumption of public transportation will be done in two phases
DOTr drops bid to modernize all jeepneys by 2020
(3rd UPDATE) The Department of Transportation will now make roadworthiness the standard for allowing PUVs to remain in operation. Meanwhile, the franchise consolidation aspect of the modernization program will be upheld.
‘Mukhang mobile kabaong’: Netizens bash modernized PUV prototype
‘Does it sell ice cream?’ quipped another Twitter user
LOOK: Could this PUV be the new 'King of the Road'?
(UPDATED) The model developed by Toyota Motor Philippines Inc. (TMPI) costs P998,000 per unit and is targeted to be released before the end of the year. But already, some netizens have given it a thumbs down.
Modern Toyota-made PUVs out before 2020 – Tugade
(UPDATED) The vehicle, which will have a capacity of 12-13 passengers, and won't cost more than P1 million, says the transportation secretary
PUV modernization gets no budget in 2020: Who suffers?
Among the scrapped programs is the Tsuper Iskolar initiative, which provides free skills training for displaced drivers and operators
‘Hodge-podge planning’: How DOTr mismanages PUV modernization program, according to senators
Amid criticisms, DOTr Secretary Tugade says they are ready to dialogue, but will not consider canceling the program
PUV modernization 97% behind target number of vehicles, DOTr admits
Of the 85,000 modernized jeepneys needed by the end of the transition period in July 2020, only 2,595 are in operation
IN PHOTOS: Piston says nationwide transport strike a success
Despite contradicting statements from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Piston claims high participation rates in Rizal, Alabang, Navotas, Davao, Southern Tagalog, and Angeles, Pampanga
Malacañang 'will not be intimidated' by September 30 transport strike
Transport groups will again protest the government's public utility vehicle modernization program, but Malacañang says the program is 'long overdue'
[Right of Way] A simple request: Clarity on MMDA's PUV lane policy
How could the public, with all the outrage and frustration and venting online, translate words into action?
Jeepney drivers protest PUV modernization anew
Senator Grace Poe asks the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board not to 'brush aside transparency and due process' for drivers in implementing the modernization program
Richard Gomez to focus on infrastructure dev't, disaster management during 2nd term
Among the Ormoc City mayor's priorities are solving traffic congestion, increasing the city's resiliency to calamities, and banning single use plastics by 2021
LTFRB now allows pets in public vehicles
The regulatory board says it made the decision due to 'public clamor'
36 transport cooperatives newly-accredited for PUV modernization program
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade instructs the Office of Transportation Cooperatives to fast-track the approval of accreditation applications for the program
LTFRB to delay implementation of total PUV modernization
Under pressure from senators and transport leaders, LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra agrees in principle to postpone the program scheduled in March 2019
Naga to equip PUV drivers with first aid skills
A new ordinance in this city in the Bicol region will train drivers of jeepneys, trimobiles, padyak, and e-trikes to become first responders during road crashes
BDO to finance modern jeepneys
The bank will provide funding for 5 units dubbed Bagong Jeep, which will seat 24 and come with a speed limiter, CCTV camera, GPS, dashboard camera, and automated fare collection system
IN PHOTOS: How new jeepneys, buses, tricycles could look like
Prototypes of environment-friendly vehicles with safety features are showcased at an expo for the PUV modernization program
Nationwide crackdown on 'colorum' vehicles to start after Holy Week
The government forms Task Force Kamao to apprehend unregistered public utility vehicles
Piston to hold transport strike against jeepney phaseout on March 19
Piston, with No To Jeepney Phaseout Coalition, will hold a transport strike from 12:01 am on Monday
Gov't launches chatbot for reporting dilapidated, smoke-belching PUVs
Dubbed as 'Sumbong Bulok, Sumbong Usok,' the platform is available on Inter-Agency Council for Traffic's Facebook page for concerned citizens to send reports via Messenger
'Local companies should manufacture new jeepneys' – lawmaker
In a House hearing on the PUV modernization program, Ako Bicol Representative Rodel Batocabe says the government should create a separate program that would incentivize local manufacturers
Piston to gov't: Why phase out 'deteriorated' jeepneys when the MRT3 breaks down?
Piston leader George San Mateo takes a swipe at the government for its 'incompetence' in maintaining the Metro Rail Transit Line 3
DOE: No need to raise PUV fares despite higher fuel tax
Energy Assistant Secretary Leonido Pulido III says that 'based on the increase in the existing tax law, there should be no immediate need to raise PUV fares'
Cagayan Valley PUVs charge higher fares
A poster at the Aparri van terminal notifies commuters that starting January 26, van operators will start charging P204, or more than double the current fare of P100 for a trip to Tuguegarao City
Grab eyes investment in PUV modernization
'It can be in the form of modernized jeepneys, it can be buses, almost anything,' says Grab Philippines public affairs manager Leo Gonzales
Replacing jeepneys a must after 3-year transition period – Tugade
(UPDATED) Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade says public utility vehicles that pass the motor vehicle inspection system still have to be replaced so they will be Euro 4- or Euro 5-compliant
Poe: Math shows operators lose in gov't bid to modernize jeepneys
Senator Grace Poe says Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade must attend a Senate hearing to explain how the government is going to help operators shoulder the cost of modernizing their jeepneys
IN PHOTOS: Groups protest arrest of Piston's George San Mateo
The groups condemn the 'illegal and arbitrary' arrest of transport leader George San Mateo on Tuesday, December 5. Senator Grace Poe says it's even 'unclear what exactly San Mateo violated.'
Leftist groups on Piston leader's arrest: Gov't obviously paranoid
'The Duterte government and the transport agencies have been exposed... hence their efforts to stifle the movements against [the PUV modernization program],' says Kadamay
Piston cancels December 4-5 transport strike
(3rd UPDATE) Piston calls off the planned nationwide transport strike after Senator Grace Poe's appeal to discuss their concerns in a Senate hearing
Piston to hold jeepney strike on December 4 to 5
The Department of Transportation warns jeepney operators and drivers that their franchises and licenses would be canceled if they join the strike
AFP on NPA, Orbos on jeepney modernization, Locsin on Rohingya | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Mara Cepeda
Orbos: Phasing out of 'deteriorated' PUVs to start January
Transportation Undersecretary Thomas Orbos says motor vehicle inspection will also begin in January
LOOK: Safety features of the modern PUV
What are the specifications of the modern jeepney, and how will they improve passenger safety?
Include jeepney drivers, passengers in PUV modernization talks – Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo says doing so would allow the government to know how stakeholders truly feel about the PUV modernization program and, in turn, explain their decisions to the public
How Piston imagines jeepney modernization
'Hindi namin talaga kayang bumili ng sasakyan. Kaya gawin na namin ang strike kaysa mawalan kami ng kabuhayan,' Piston secretary-general Steve Ranjo says
European Union grants, Trillanes meets Rubio, Brexit | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Acor Arceo
Current PUV modernization program not the answer – think tanks
IBON Foundation and AGHAM - Advocates for Science and Technology for the People say the program does not address the 'lack of public mass transport system'
PUV modernization: Planning, readiness issues raised at House hearing
Transportation officials say President Rodrigo Duterte gave a deadline merely to press the 'urgency' of the PUV modernization program
LTFRB has no timeline yet for PUV modernization program
In a House briefing, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board also could not tell lawmakers how many jeepney drivers would be displaced
After transport strike, House panel tackles PUV modernization
Representatives from both sides – the government and transportation groups – have been invited to the transportation committee's hearing
LIVE: House briefing on PUV modernization
Watch the briefing live on Rappler on Thursday, October 19
WATCH: Abala ba ang transport strike?
As many commuters complain of the inconvenience brought by the transport strike, many jeepney drivers and operators fear a loss of livelihood
MMDA reroutes PUVs in bid to ease Marcos Highway traffic
Public utility vehicles are now prohibited from loading and unloading passengers in front of Robinsons Metro East and Sta Lucia East Grand Mall
LTFRB: PH not crippled by October 17 transport strike
Based on the update sent by the LTFRB, only some parts of Central Luzon and Calabarzon are affected by the strike
Duterte to jeepney drivers, operators: Modernize by year-end or get out
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte also claims Piston is a 'legal front' of the communists and is committing rebellion through the two-day transport strike
LOOK: New jeepneys under PUV modernization program
The Department of Transportation shows what the updated jeepneys will look like
Cebu, Davao not joining October 17 transport strike
(UPDATED) Piston says the strike will continue on Tuesday, October 17, in all Metro Manila cities and 20 provinces
