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Lalamove looks to onboard jeepney driver displaced by modernization program as holiday season nears

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Andrea Taguines

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17273433082631727343303334.png" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>MANILA — On-demand delivery platform Lalamove launched on Thursday the Metro Manila leg of its Tuloy Biyahe Program, which aims to employ thousands of jeepney operators and drivers who could be displaced by the government’s Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP).Among those who went to the onboarding roadshow in Quezon City was jeepney driver Hydie Sapio. While he was able to join a transport cooperative in compliance with the PTMP, Sapio said he still needs the extra income for his family.“Alternate po kasi ang biyahe namin. Half-day lang kaya kulang. May anak ako na college na po kaya kailangan magsikap,” he said.Lalamove Philippines Managing Director Djon Nacario said they offer flexible working hours, making this the perfect side gig for people like Sapio.And if they don’t have their own vehicle, there are car loan options available at the onboarding roadshows.“Mayroon lang kaming sinisingil na order process fee of P500… Kasama sa package na binabayaran nila with us yung LTFRB provisional authority so kami na nagpo-process doon for them, yung 3-year LTO registration,” said Mikee De Chavez, the Assistant Operations Manager of Lala Automotive.They can also be matched with a Lalamove-verified fleet operator who needs drivers for their registered vehicles.Other benefits include fuel discounts and free vehicle maintenance.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17273433382041727343334198.png" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>Nacario said this is also one of the ways that the logistics firm is beefing up its fleet in preparation for the holiday season, when the demand for deliveries is expected to increase by 30 percent, compared to last year.“Very critical po sa atin ang Christmas season dahil marami sa ating mga mamamayan ang nangangailangan ng delivery solutions… Even as early as now, nakikita na namin na nagsisimula siyang (tumaas) dahil yung Christmas po ay nagsisimula ng September sa Pilipinas e,” said Nacario.“As the MSMEs and individual business owners also grow their business, their need for logistical solutions also increases,” he added.Lalamove began its onboarding roadshow in Northern and Central Luzon last week, with a turnout of 2,000 aspiring partner-drivers.They are set to stage it in Valenzuela City next, then in Lipa City in Batangas, and in Cebu in October.

Delivery platform Lalamove launched on Thursday the Metro Manila leg of its Tuloy Biyahe Program, which aims to employ thousands of jeepney operators and drivers who could be displaced by the government’s Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP).

Delivery platform Lalamove launched on Thursday the Metro Manila leg of its Tuloy Biyahe Program, which aims to employ thousands of jeepney operators and drivers who could be displaced by the government’s Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP).

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Lalamove looks to onboard jeepney drivers hit by modernization as holiday season nears

Andrea Taguines,

ABS-CBN News

Published September 26, 2024 05:40 PM PHT

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Updated September 27, 2024 09:45 AM PHT

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