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Aside from jeepneys, the LTFRB is also looking at six other pending fare hike cases, including those from transportation network vehicle services, from taxi operators, point-to-point operators, UV Express services, and from bus operators.

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If my Rickshaw driver reads this I'll have to buy him new Flip Flops.

Aside from jeepneys, the LTFRB is also looking at six other pending fare hike cases, including those from transportation network vehicle services, from taxi operators, point-to-point operators, UV Express services, and from bus operators.

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If my Rickshaw driver reads this I'll have to buy him new Flip Flops.聽 -@Enzyte Bob

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Certainly sounds that way, Bob. But, you're lucky to have your own Rickshaw, also

your Driver with Flip Flops! We can't have his faithful flip flop footwear re-treaded?

The Ruskies have a lot to answer for, with all this blocking of their fuel-oil supplies!

Aside from jeepneys, the LTFRB is also looking at six other pending fare hike cases, including those from transportation network vehicle services, from taxi operators, point-to-point operators, UV Express services, and from bus operators.
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If my Rickshaw driver reads this I'll have to buy him new Flip Flops.聽 @Enzyte Bob

Certainly sounds that way, Bob. But, you're lucky to have your own Rickshaw, also
your Driver with Flip Flops! We can't have his faithful flip flop footwear re-treaded?

The Ruskies have a lot to answer for, with all this blocking of their fuel-oil supplies!
-@PalawOne

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Actually I left my Rickshaw in the states when I moved here.

Speaking of Ruskies:

All those European Green New Deal People and those Climate Change people, believers in Global warming, how are they going to heat their homes this winter?

Global freezing and especially in Germany.

@Enzyte Bob

Exactly. I'm all for saving the environment, but access to affordable energy is vital if we're to power domestic life and industry...the planet as we know it .

The problem is those leading the "carbon-neutral" charge have the greatest carbon footprint, while the distracted, working classes are in for a bleak, expensive winter (Northern Hemisphere). Rent, food prices, interest rates and energy costs are racing upwards...

I can't envisage a scenario where this will be comfortable for the majority.

@PalawOne**** I wrote about travel by jeepneys,

Enzyte Bob writes,

All those European Green New Deal People and those Climate Change people, believers in Global warming, how are they going to heat their homes this winter?

And Gsturdee writes,

Exactly. I'm all for saving the environment, but access to affordable energy is vital if we're to power domestic life and industry...the planet as we know it .The problem is those leading the "carbon-neutral" charge have the greatest carbon footprint, while the distracted, working classes are in for a bleak, expensive winter (Northern Hemisphere). Rent, food prices, interest rates and energy costs are racing upwards...I can't envisage a scenario where this will be comfortable for the majority. gsturdee

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Yes gents, very true .. and although the nuclear option has many people nervous (including me) some say it might be the only viable/realistic option in the medium-term time frame.

In other words, just kicking the pollution-problem can further down the road.

In the shorter term, I think there's no quick solution really ... other than warmer clothes, tighter belts, and more walking?

Back onto the subject of public transport: I thought jeepneys that are older than 15 years old were supposed to be pulled off the road this past spring. I still see a lot of old, rickety, smoke-belching units clogging traffic in and around Cagayan de Oro. Maybe the rule is that they cannot renew their registration? Or are they just ignoring the law? I was really impressed by the all-electric fleet of tricycles in Boracay. I hope that finds its way here sometime soon.

Back onto the subject of public transport: I thought jeepneys that are older than 15 years old were supposed to be pulled off the road this past spring. I still see a lot of old, rickety, smoke-belching units clogging traffic in and around Cagayan de Oro. Maybe the rule is that they cannot renew their registration? Or are they just ignoring the law? I was really impressed by the all-electric fleet of tricycles in Boracay. I hope that finds its way here sometime soon.
-@rcvining

I am not sure but I believe it was skiped by so many got angry

Back onto the subject of public transport: I thought jeepneys that are older than 15 years old were supposed to be pulled off the road this past spring. I still see a lot of old, rickety, smoke-belching units clogging traffic in and around Cagayan de Oro. Maybe the rule is that they cannot renew their registration? Or are they just ignoring the law? I was really impressed by the all-electric fleet of tricycles in Boracay. I hope that finds its way here sometime soon.
-@rcvining
I am not sure but I believe it was skiped by so many got angry
-@coach53

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"Escudero asks LTFRB to reconsider phaseout of traditional jeepneys"

By: Daniza Fernandez - Reporter / January 30, 2022

MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Sorsogon Governor Francis Escudero on Sunday asked the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to reconsider its scheduled April phaseout of traditional jeepneys.

An LTFRB official in Central Visayas has announced the April deadline for traditional jeepney phaseout.

Escudero said that the phaseout would pave the way for unemployment and public transport shortage in many regions.

Escudero said in a statement, "Who does not want modernization and a better public vehicle? The issue here is the implementation because the government did not give jeepney drivers ample time and capacity and jeepney owners to pay for it. Modernized jeeps are so expensive."

The Department of Transportation said that the average cost of modernized vehicles significantly increased from P1.6 million to P2.4 million per unit, which pushed the government to double its equity subsidy to public utility vehicle operators to P160,000 per unit registered.

鈥�And when they force to restrict the operations of traditional jeep, there will be a shortage of vehicle units to open our economy. The transportation will not accommodate our many citizens and workers who need to work or go to school when it opens for face-to-face classes." he said

Under President Rodrigo Duterte鈥檚 administration, the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program requires a massive fleet modernization and restricts the operation of jeepneys that are at least 15 years old.

Jeepneys with engines that are Euro-4 compliant, LPG-powered, electronic or hybrid will be granted a franchise to operate.

鈥�A fight against LTFRB may start. Who, at this time, can pay for that amount just to ply the roads? This pandemic, what we should think is how to help and recover."

鈥�When the jeepney modernization will be implemented in April, many drivers will lose their livelihood and many Filipinos, commuters, will lose access to public transport. So, what鈥檚 the benefit of modernization?" he asked.

Escudero said that in Sorsogon, modernization was prohibited, citing that a resolution allowing traditional jeepney to ply their routes at least until June 30, when new officials are elected, was passed.

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@PalawOne Thanks for the follow-up article.

I'm guessing with global fuel prices, the jeepney costs will have to increase sooner or later. The problem will be, if Filipino salaries don't rise, then means of commute might have to change, OR a reduction on the amount spent on "discretionary items" (and many won't have that option). In the West, discretionary spending might be new cars and vacations, while in the Philippines that might be sacrificing cellphone credit or Jollibee visits.

The tension between vehicle modernisation and public cost is perhaps more pronounced in this Jeepney issue, but becoming evident now all over the world.

@rcvining I believe that sanity prevailed in both the case of 15 year old jeepneys that society depends on, and for battery powered trikes that no 3rd world country can afford to purchase, maintain or operate on this rickety old power grid.

You can hardly find a 15 year old jeepney in my province....more like jeepneys that are >30yrs old that all smoke away.

Infact I drive a so called 'brand new' multicab the same one which was previously used in Japan as a farm truck for some 10yrs after which it was scrapped & exported to the Philippines (as scrap) once here it was reassembled/refitted/repainted and sold as brand new....still runs great though.