Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Martin Delgra III maintained that the government is firm to implement its public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program even beyond the supposed June 2020 deadline.
“What is very clear is that the modernization [program] will push through. It maybe a little slow as there are challenges that we need to face or quite a little fast but the point here is we need to continue implementing the modernization program,” Delgra said in a press conference on Monday.
“I have to say also that there are a lot more groups, operators, drivers, and most especially commuters, who are very supportive of the modernization program,” he said. “It’s everyone’s relief that you will have a modern transport system by June 2020. As I’ve said, if we achieve that, well and good, if not, we will continue until all transport system is modernized,” he added.Meanwhile, Delgra mentioned that they will comply with the directive of the DOTr and will implement its policy to penalize PUV operators and drivers who joined the transport strike for violating a memorandum issued by the agency.
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