PISTON gives DoTr 10 days to decide on jeepney franchise policy

The country’s largest transport organization is giving new transportation secretary Vince Dizon 10 days to come up with its decision on the controversial Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).

The Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) said Dizon himself promised to review the program at their dialogue in Mandaluyong City last Saturday.

PISTON chairperson Mody Floranda said Dizon also promised to study the suspension or relief from the PUVMP after Piston members held another protest rally at the Department of Transportation (DoTr) headquarters.

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