ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 2 (PIA) – Public Utility Vehicles in Zamboanga City gradually transitions to modern transportation in support to Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) ways to address transport-related problems as well as the demands of ever-changing advancements and technology.

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-9) assists the operators and drivers of PUVs in the region through providing them programs specifically lending programs to financially support them in the transition.

Atty. Tan added that Zamboanga City is ready for the transition to PUV modernization program and if the city can already approve the Local Public Transport Route Plan, it will gradually phaseout the traditional PUVs. Some operators in the city are expecting more modern jeepney units coming in the following months.

“We are implementing this for the safety, convinience, comfort and reliability of the passengers,” Atty Tan said.

This program has been issued in 2017 under Department Order (D.O.) No. 2017-011 or the Omnibus Guidelines on the Planning and Identification of Public Road Transportation Services and Franchise Issuance or the Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG). (RVC/MLE/PIA9-Zamboanga City)