Members of the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON) gathered at Monumento Circle on Monday, November 20, 2023, vehemently opposing the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) implemented by the Marcos administration, with the impending deadline set for December 31, 2023.

The 3-day strike, commencing today, Monday, 20 November 2023, has seen participation from less than 60% of the traditional transport group.

This stark representation (featured images) underscores the widespread discontent among jeepney units and operators regarding the government’s push for the consolidation of the PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP).

(Benjamin Cuaresma/ai/mnm)