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    The document discusses the Philippines' jeepney modernization program. It notes that traditional jeepneys cause traffic congestion due to overlapping routes and exceeding passenger limits. Their design also makes travel unsafe. Modernizing jeepneys would reduce pollution, improve punctuality with scheduled routes, and enhance passenger comfort. However, upgrading vehicles significantly increases costs, potentially forcing many drivers and operators to stop working as private companies take over. While loans are offered to help, drivers still bear much of the financial burden. The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the program and sparked debate given loss of income during lockdowns. Overall, the government needs more time to consider all perspectives and develop the best solution.

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    The document discusses the Philippines' jeepney modernization program. It notes that traditional jeepneys cause traffic congestion due to overlapping routes and exceeding passenger limits. Their design also makes travel unsafe. Modernizing jeepneys would reduce pollution, improve punctuality with scheduled routes, and enhance passenger comfort. However, upgrading vehicles significantly increases costs, potentially forcing many drivers and operators to stop working as private companies take over. While loans are offered to help, drivers still bear much of the financial burden. The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the program and sparked debate given loss of income during lockdowns. Overall, the government needs more time to consider all perspectives and develop the best solution.

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    The document discusses the Philippines' jeepney modernization program. It notes that traditional jeepneys cause traffic congestion due to overlapping routes and exceeding passenger limits. Their design also makes travel unsafe. Modernizing jeepneys would reduce pollution, improve punctuality with scheduled routes, and enhance passenger comfort. However, upgrading vehicles significantly increases costs, potentially forcing many drivers and operators to stop working as private companies take over. While loans are offered to help, drivers still bear much of the financial burden. The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the program and sparked debate given loss of income during lockdowns. Overall, the government needs more time to consider all perspectives and develop the best solution.

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    June 30, 2023 – LTFRB's memorandum circular giving traditional jeeps until June 30,

    2023
    Why do we need a jeepney modernization program?
    • Firstly, the Philippines has a lot of traffic overlapping regarding routes,
    concessions, and services. This caused classic congestion in our country.
    • Secondly, many owners are crammed with customers over the permitted number
    (exceeding 26 people).
    • In addition, the design of the jeepney is quite inconvenient and small. The rows of
    seats are arranged to face each other, making it difficult to stand upright.
    Therefore, moving and carrying customers is not safe.
    • Finally, tracking how many vehicles are running the same route or counterfeit
    franchises is challenging because of the franchise.

    Jeepney modernization debate: Advantages


    • Reduce pollution,
    • Improve punctuality—since this program, people will be informed in advance of the
    schedule of routes, which helps to travel faster and avoid congestion,
    • Enhance comfort

    Jeepney modernization debate: Disadvantages


    • First of all, upgrading a jeepney can significantly raise the price of the vehicle,
    making it difficult for many drivers and even operators to purchase one. Since
    many operators might have to stop operating at this time, it's possible that private
    corporations would take over the jeepney industry. As a result, commuters in the
    Philippines will pay more.
    • Although Poe, the chair of the Senate's public services committee, introduced
    Senate Bill No. 867, which provide fair loans and financial aid to jeepney drivers.
    Pinangandang word lang ‘yong for utang. They are still the one paying for that
    jeepney.
    • Jeepney modernization debate among Covid-19. We had a lockdown for several
    months starting in 2020. Most citizens don’t have any source of income since even
    private company are on lockdown. They submitted the modernization act on 2017.
    You cannot expect the drivers to saved a million more pesos on that time span.

    Conclusion: The Covid-19 pandemic has delayed the program's execution and sparked
    a discussion over the jeepney phase-out among Filipinos since dapat . On the plus side,
    the government will have more time to weigh the advantages of all parties involved and
    develop the best solution.

    Intro: The DOT launched Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) in 2017
    Ato make the country's public transportation system efficient and environmentally friendly.

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