Warlito Clarito, 64, conducts maintenance work on a cooperative-owned passenger jeepney he drives on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. When asked what he will do on December 31, the deadline for mandatory franchise consolidation that could hinder traditional jeepney drivers and operators from continuing their operations, Clarito said that his fellow drivers and operators should collectively stand against the impending jeepney phaseout as this is their only source of livelihood. PHOTOS BY MIKE DE JUAN

DSWD Assistance for Jeepney Drivers Affected by PUV Modernization Program

Learn more about how the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) plans to assist jeepney drivers affected by the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). The DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program offers temporary aid, while also emphasizing the need for long-term support and livelihood programs for drivers.

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