Around 40,000 public utility vehicles (PUVs) are expected to join the transport strike in protest of the planned traditional jeepney phaseout under the government’s implementation of the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization plan. ADVERTISEMENTCity of ManilaIn a recent Facebook post, the city government of Manila on Saturday asked public schools to conduct asynchronous classes for students at all levels due to the upcoming transport strike. Moreover, the local government will also implement “Libreng Sakay” services to aid commuters affected by the transportation strike. (Our priority is the safety of our commuters and motorists, especially those who will not join the transport strike. Cainta, RizalCainta, Rizal advised all schools to switch to online classes during the transport strike week.
