As the Pinag Isang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators (PISTON) concluded their three-day strike in Mendiola on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the commuting public faces continued challenges securing transportation along Taft Ave in Manila (featured images).
Adding to the transport disruption, the Manibela group rolled out a similar activity, extending the momentum of the strike until Friday, November 24, 2023. President Mar Valbuena of Manibela anticipates substantial participation of 150,000 to 200,000 drivers in the nationwide strike, encompassing UV and shuttle drivers.
Both organizations strongly oppose the imposed December 31, 2023, deadline for jeepney operators to consolidate. They are also expressing their dissent against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).
(Benjamin Cuaresma/ai/mnm)
