With 10,000 jeepneys to be taken off the road, commuters fear undersupply of public transpoA woman cools off with a folding hand fan inside a passenger jeepney in Manila on April 25, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — Mobility advocates urged President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to ensure a steady supply of public transportation after thousands of jeepneys are expected to stop operations within the month. LTFRB chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III earlier said that losing 10,000 jeepneys "wouldn't result in a transportion crisis," saying that commuters have trains, taxis, buses, motorcycle taxis and ride-hailing apps to choose from. The government's public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program earlier encouraged jeepney and UV Express operators to consolidate on on before April 30. If one were to fill up 10,000 jeepneys at a single moment, this would result to 160,000 passengers.
