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    The document discusses the plan by the Philippines' Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to phase out traditional jeepneys and replace them with modern jeepneys by the end of the year. Traditional jeepneys are iconic vehicles that transport thousands of commuters daily but are fossil fuel-powered. While the goal is to transition to a more sustainable transportation system, phasing out traditional jeepneys could significantly impact small jeepney drivers and operators who may not be able to afford the 2.6 million peso cost of a modern jeepney. It could also burden commuters if fares increase to cover higher operating costs. The government needs to carefully study the solution to avoid unduly marginal

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    The document discusses the plan by the Philippines' Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to phase out traditional jeepneys and replace them with modern jeepneys by the end of the year. Traditional jeepneys are iconic vehicles that transport thousands of commuters daily but are fossil fuel-powered. While the goal is to transition to a more sustainable transportation system, phasing out traditional jeepneys could significantly impact small jeepney drivers and operators who may not be able to afford the 2.6 million peso cost of a modern jeepney. It could also burden commuters if fares increase to cover higher operating costs. The government needs to carefully study the solution to avoid unduly marginal

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    The document discusses the plan by the Philippines' Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to phase out traditional jeepneys and replace them with modern jeepneys by the end of the year. Traditional jeepneys are iconic vehicles that transport thousands of commuters daily but are fossil fuel-powered. While the goal is to transition to a more sustainable transportation system, phasing out traditional jeepneys could significantly impact small jeepney drivers and operators who may not be able to afford the 2.6 million peso cost of a modern jeepney. It could also burden commuters if fares increase to cover higher operating costs. The government needs to carefully study the solution to avoid unduly marginal

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    A Call Out to the Phase out of a Cultural Icon

    The Philippines roads and highways are always filled with colorful, open air vehicles are already
    considered icons in the country: the jeepneys. These iconic vehicles has thousands of ordinary
    commuters every day, and they are driven by “Manongs,” who are mostly ordinary individuals who work
    all day with their steering wheels to feed the hungry stomachs of their families. However, their daily
    livelihood, which is already a part of the country’s culture, is in danger. According to the report of Sarao
    (2023), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced that by the end of
    the year, the traditional jeepneys would be phased out and replaced with modern jeepneys. According
    to the LTFRB (as cited by Beltran, 2023), there are about 158,000 traditional jeepneys in the country,
    while 5,300 modern jeepneys with air conditioning and security cameras are already on the road. Other
    says that the phase out will be moved towards a more sustainable transportation system in the country.
    The premise here is that the traditional jeepneys are powered by fossil fuels, which are not
    environmentally sustainable since they contribute to the emission of greenhouse gases and air pollution.
    However, this benefit can still be outweighed by the potential harm it poses to drivers, operators, and
    commuters. Jeepneys are only 2% of the total registered vehicles in the Philippines, and the remaining
    98% will still contribute much to the air pollution. The benefits will be minimal.

    It will have an impact on small jeepney drivers and operators. A modern jeepney, which is like a minibus,
    costs around PHP 2.6 million (Cruz, 2023). The number of modern jeepneys may not be commensurate
    with the number of commuters who need the service of jeepneys, which are relatively cheaper
    compared to riding a taxi or the railway transits (e.g., LRT and MRT). The said cost is much higher than
    the proposed subsidy for jeepney operators, which is only pegged at PHP 260,000.00. This, in return,
    would have a significant impact on the ability of the jeepney operator to continue with their business
    after the traditional jeepneys are phased out. The ordinary jeepney drivers’ job will be put to a halt after
    the discontinuation of the traditional jeepney operation. This would impact the daily living of their
    family, as most jeepney drivers come from less privileged sectors and are typically seen as the
    breadwinners of their families. This point may lead to the second impact, which is focused on daily
    commuters. The lack of available jeepneys after the phase out and the limited number of modern
    jeepneys as a result of their price, which is outside the financial capabilities of the operators, will burden
    commuters. While it is understood that commuters deserve convenient and safer ride, especially in the
    metro, the fare may become more costly as operators try to ensure a return on their investment in
    buying modern jeepney units.

    This government solution must be studied carefully so as not to become burden to those who will be
    adversely affected by it. They must carefully weight the benefits and harms and ensure that the
    vulnerable sectors will not be a more marginalized status. The traditional jeepneys may require
    overhaul, but the phase out is very huge, anti-poor, and against our culture, especially in a developing
    country like the Philippines.

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