Philippines: PISTON protests against phase-out by George Buid
Jeepney drivers and operators held a protest in front of the LTFRB (Land of Transportation Franchise and Regulatory Board) and DOT
(Department of Transportation) lead by the PISTON group. They assembled at the NHA (National Housing Authority) then went to LTFRB which is beside LTO (Land of Transportation Office) to protest against "Scrappage" where traditional jeepney needs to be replace by electric powered jeepney that are imported outside the country. The cost of these electric powered vehicles are more expensive than the fuel power jeepneys. This will also be phasing out the traditional jeepney which has been part of the Filipino culture. The jeepneys has become their bread and butter of these drivers and operators. At the same time, transportation fare will be more expensive if they are replaced by electric powered vehicles. They are protesting in front of the LTFRB to shout out to Sec. Tugade of DOTr to stop the signing of modernization of public utility vehicles that will phase-out jeepneys.
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