THE TRANSPORTATION division mentioned it should proceed to push for funding for its public utility car modernization program (PUVMP) in 2023.
The division had proposed a P788-million funds for this system for subsequent yr, but it surely was not included within the nationwide expenditure program.
“We proceed to advocate funding for the PUVMP to our lawmakers… in order that this system could possibly be given funding throughout the deliberations,” Transportation Undersecretary Mark Steven C. Pastor mentioned in Filipino at a briefing on Wednesday.
The PUVMP was a flagship program of the earlier administration. It envisions a “restructured, trendy, well-managed and environmentally sustainable transport sector the place drivers and operators have secure, enough and dignified livelihoods whereas commuters get to their locations shortly, safely and comfortably,” the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board mentioned on its web site.
Even with out the PUVMP allocation, Secretary Jaime J. Bautista welcomed the ultimate approval of the 2023 funds of the Division of Transportation (DoTr) and its connected companies, amounting to P167.12 billion.
He mentioned the Home’s approval of the DoTr’s 2023 funds “highlights the necessity to present Filipinos with protected, accessible, snug, and inexpensive transportation, in addition to remodel the nation’s transportation system into world requirements and fulfill the ‘full velocity forward’ order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.”
CASHLESS PAYMENT
In the meantime, state-owned Land Financial institution of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has launched its cell transit software for cashless and contactless cost in public utility autos, it mentioned in a press launch on Thursday.
The applying can be utilized in transport models with an Automated Fare Assortment System (AFCS) and the EMV customary which makes use of good chips for transactions.
“The LANDBANK mCommuter app helps the federal government’s transport modernization agenda, geared in direction of enhancing the each day journey expertise of commuters,” LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo was quoted as saying.
“That is a part of our continued efforts to leverage digital know-how to serve commuter wants.”
The LANDBANK and the DoTr launched the primary six models of recent public utiltiy autos with AFCS capabilities this month. These have been owned by the PM Jeepney Drivers Operators and Providers, Inc.
One other 144 models will quickly be deployed in chosen pilot websites within the Nationwide Capital Area, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Metro Cebu.
The applying has been out there for obtain in Google Play Retailer since Sept. 13, whereas it’s but to be launched within the Apple App Retailer. — Arjay L. Balinbin and Diego Gabriel C. Robles
