Department of Transportation(DOTr)

July 23, 2018 Dear Leozelle Gremio, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Jul 02, 2018 02:19:48 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. You asked for Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program/Law. Your FOI request is approved. 1. The final copy of law on PUV modernization program The legal basis for the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization is DOTr's department order no. 2017-11 or the Omnibus Guidelines On The Planning And Identification Of Public Road Transportation Services And Franchise Issuance is available at: http://ltfrb.gov.ph/index.php/issuances/related-issuances/department-orders . Please note that the PUV Modernization program is not a law but a department order issued by DOTr. 2. The exact number of jeepney drivers and operators and their names, in the municipality of Indang, cavite For this matter, you may contact LTFRB for a more substantial and updated information. Their Public assistance desk may be reached through their contact numbers (02) 426-2515 /(02) 426 2534 3. Possible negative effects of the said law The inception of the Passenger Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) was done on the basis of addressing concerns regarding the current transportation system and all stakeholders that are affected. Listed below are the major benefits of the program. Benefits of the program 1. Local manufacturing of modernized PUV will create jobs, not only will the PUV drivers and commuters benefit, but also the local craftsmen (skilled worker) who will assemble the modernized PUV. 2. Improved Public Transportation level of service. The PUVMP will bring about a safe, reliable and comfortable means of transportation for the commuters. 3. Improved welfare for the stakeholders in the transport sector. The PUVMP is not only the upgrading of the physical jeepney itself but also the improvement of the system to which it currently operates. Hence different modes of transportation need not to compete with each other because they will operate on a feeder system. 4. Streets are expected to be less congested. The impending improvement in the public transport system will encourage more people to leave their cars at home more often. 5. Improved air quality. The Physical upgrading of the PUVs will be subject to emission standards (euro 4) which will lower greenhouse gas emissions. 6. Access to credit facilities will be extended to the prospect operators (organized Group/ Transport Cooperative) in order to ease the obligation of repayment. 7. Training for the displaced stakeholders will be conducted with respect to the skills they already have and what other training they want to avail. We hope we were able to sufficiently address your concerns. Thank you. Respectfully, DOTR-DM DOTR FOI Receiving Officer