SuspendedThe DOTr announced the suspension starting July 1 of the Libreng Sakay and service contracting programs following the expiration of the Bayanihan 2 law on June 30. He said P8.58 billion was allocated to finance the service contracting program as a form of assistance to the public transport sector. This represented only 25.44 percent of the total budget for the service contracting program. The service contracting program allowed drivers to earn based on the number of kilometers traveled, instead of the number of passengers. The LTFRB earlier sought authorization to use P3 billion under its 2021 budget to continue the service contracting program.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 02, 2021 21:33 UTC