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Philippine Jeepney: No longer 'King of the Road'?

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Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News

<div><strong>LTFRB: No DOTr order on jeepney phaseout</strong></div><p>MANILA – Allaying the fears of jeepney drivers and franchise owners that the traditional mode of transport will be phased out in coming years, the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said that this will not yet be implemented as they have not yet received any guidelines from the Department of Transportation (DOTr).</p><p>&quot;Kahit narinig na natin [sa usap-usapin ang phase-out], habang wala pang order [mula sa DOTr] ay hindi pa natin ito pwedeng ipatupad,&quot; said LTFRB Public Assistance head Ryan Salvador in an interview with ABS-CBN News.</p><p>(While we have heard of moves to phase out jeepneys, we cannot implement this until the DOTr issues an order.)</p><p>In the meantime, the LTFRB will continue to receive franchise applications for the country&#x27;s so-called &quot;Kings of the Road.&quot;</p><script src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1/jquery.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://img.abs-cbnnews.com/assets/galleria/galleria-1.4.2.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script><div id="galleria"><a href="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-1.jpg"><img data-description="Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News" data-title="This jeepney model was discontinued by Sarao Motors, as it proved unpopular with buyers, who preferred traditional jeepneys." src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-1.jpg"/> </a> <a href="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-2.jpg"><img data-description="Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News" data-title="Sarao Motors exhibited this 1955 jeepney at the recently-concluded History Convention." src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-2.jpg"/> </a> <a href="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-3.jpg"><img data-description="Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News" data-title="This is a model jeepney which once graced a jeepney-themed restaurant at a hotel." src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-3.jpg"/> </a> <a href="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-4.jpg"><img data-description="Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News" data-title="A traditional, colorfully decorated jeepney." src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-4.jpg"/> </a> <a href="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-5.jpg"><img data-description="Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News" data-title="A 1990s model jeepney." src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-5.jpg"/> </a> <a href="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-6.jpg"><img data-description="Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News" data-title="A prototype airconditioned shuttle by Sarao Motors." src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-6.jpg"/> </a> <a href="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-7.jpg"><img data-description="Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News" data-title="One of Sarao" s="" Mang="" paints="" the="" route="" and="" franchise="" number="" on="" a="" newly="" made="" src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-7.jpg"/> </a> <a href="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-10.jpg"><img data-description="Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News" data-title="Sarao Motors" Ed="" Sarao="" shows="" off="" his="" which="" churns="" out="" about="" jeeps="" per="" src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/10/20/jeep-10.jpg"/> </a></div><script src="https://abscbnnewsml.blob.core.windows.net/themes/default-gallery/themes/themev2/default-engine.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>In 2002, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) issued an order mandating the phase-out of jeeps that had been on the road for at least 15 years, for implementation by the LTFRB, in a bid to modernize public transport and minimize the effects of old engines on the environment. </p><p>However, this was not carried out.</p><p>Recently, the DOTr again proposed the voluntary phase-out of old jeeps, for mandatory implementation by 2018, which jeepney cooperatives <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/24/16/transport-group-pushes-jeepney-upgrade-instead-of-phaseout">protested</a>.</p><p>In an interview with DZMM in September, Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines (FEJODAP) President Zenaida Maranan told DZMM that they asked transport officials to gear for modernization instead of a phase-out, as at least 60,000 jeepneys will be affected in Metro Manila alone.</p><p>&quot;Kailangan magsagawa ng study kung paano hindi mabibigla ang mga jeepney operators sa phase-out,” said Salvador. However, he said that in his opinion, DOTr&#x27;s previously mentioned timeline, which included one year for voluntary surrendering of old jeeps and a one-year grace period prior to mandatory phase-out, may be enough depending on the guidelines to be set by transport officials.</p><p>According to DOTr officer-in-charge for communications Goddes Libiran, they are pushing for the eventual phase-out of old jeepneys as these are prone to stalling, and may cause gridlocks if they stop in the middle of the road.</p><p>&quot;Iniiwasan natin iyon. Once na pumasok na sila sa timeframe [na 15 years and above], kailangan nang palitan [ng mga operator] ng bagong unit na mas safe, at gusto sana namin environment friendly at di prone sa sira,&quot; she said.</p><p>In the future, she said, it is possible for current jeepneys to be replaced by electronic or more &quot;green&quot; versions, but it will depend on models that will come out.</p><p>In the meantime, Libiran said, they are looking at the decommissioning of old buses instead of jeepneys. It will be difficult to remove jeepneys from the road, she said, as these are already part of Philippine culture. </p><p>In addition, it is is also the primary mode of transport for areas with no buses or trains, in addition to tricycles.</p>

<p>MANILA – Allaying the fears of jeepney drivers and franchise owners that the traditional mode of transport will be phased out in coming years, the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said that this will not yet be implemented as they have not yet received any guidelines from the Department of Transportation (DOTr).</p>

MANILA – Allaying the fears of jeepney drivers and franchise owners that the traditional mode of transport will be phased out in coming years, the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said that this will not yet be implemented as they have not yet received any guidelines from the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

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Philippine Jeepney: No longer 'King of the Road'?

Ivy Jean Vibar,

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Published Oct 20, 2016 08:47 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 20, 2016 09:17 PM PHT

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