CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Commuters in northern Mindanao have something to look forward to as the Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), deployed 73 Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG)-compliant buses that will ply different routes in the region.
The deployment of the units, Euro-4 compliant double-decker tri-axle buses, which will ply the Cagayan De Oro-Bukidnon route, highlighted the recent launching of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) here.
DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade, who led the launching, said he was amazed by the amenities of the buses, adding, it is the first time that he saw a double-decker bus with Wi-Fi, tracking system, CCTV plying a long-distance route.
He instructed the LTFRB to ensure that transport operators and cooperatives follow the mandate of the modernization program.
In order to soften the impact and assist small operators who will be affected by the PUVMP, he said a special loan program with Land Bank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines is being proposed which will provide access to operators and drivers to adequate funding.
LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra thanked transport operators and cooperatives in the region for supporting the PUV modernization program. He said the transport coops are the backbone of the modernization program which aims to bring commuters to their destinations safely and comfortably using modernized and environment-friendly vehicles.
The PUVMP is a flagship initiative of the Duterte administration that envisions a restructured, modern, well-managed and environmentally sustainable public transport sector. It aims to make public transport safe and comfortable for commuters and drivers alike. (APB)
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