Rappler's latest stories on PUV modernization program
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
LOOK: Safety features of the modern PUV
What are the specifications of the modern jeepney, and how will they improve passenger safety?
LIVE: House briefing on PUV modernization
Watch the briefing live on Rappler on Thursday, October 19
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
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
IN PHOTOS: Paralyzed
Almost all jeepneys in Metro Manila did not ply their routes
Junk current version of PUV modernization program – Piston
(UPDATED) The DOTr says it is not true, as Piston claims, that jeepneys will be phased out and that only corporations will benefit from the modernization program
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EXPLAINER: What's the reason for the 2-day transport strike?
Transport groups hold the two-day transport strike – the third staged this year – to oppose the government's jeep modernization program
100% participation in transport strike in parts of Luzon – Piston
Transport group Piston says a million Filipinos in the PUJ industry would be 'displaced' if the jeepney modernization program pushes through
Jeepney riders feel effects of transport strike
Several commuters took to social media the lack of public transport available on Monday, October 16, due to the transport strike
What to expect during the October 16-17 transport strike
(UPDATED) What are the contingency plans for the two-day nationwide transport strike?
DOTr hits Piston 'propaganda' on modernization program
The Department of Transportation questions the motives behind transport strikes, and also denies that the PUV modernization program is 'anti-poor'
Jeepney modernization would lead to loss of jobs – leftist group
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan says only companies with millions of pesos in capital can afford the proposed 'fleet management system'
PLDT to provide Wi-Fi to over 2,300 buses by end-2017
PLDT says this will help bus operators comply with the government's plans to modernize the country's transport system
Hundreds stranded amid jeepney transport strike
Public utility vehicles stage a two-day transport strike in protest of the government's modernization program
Buses, jeepneys in the Philippines to be modernized by 2020
The Department of Transportation signs a memorandum of understanding with the Development Bank of the Philippines to provide loans to PUV cooperatives for the purchase of new vehicles
House panel warns DOTr against rushing PUV modernization program
The House of Representatives committee on transportation warns the Department of Transportation may be rushing its implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle modernization program
DOTr launches modernization program for jeepneys, buses
The Department of Transportation plans to phase out old PUVs make changes in the franchising system update routes and provide training for drivers
