It's still unsure when most jeepney drivers can go back on the road. Here are ways you can help them and the 6 drivers who were arrested while holding a protest calling for the resumption of their operations.
PISTON 6. Six drivers are arrested on Tuesday, June 2, while holding a protest calling for the resumption of their operations during general community quarantine. Photo from Piston
Mass transportation was suspended in areas under lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease beginning mid-March. In order to continue operations, jeepney drivers will have to apply for a special permit from the Land Transportation Franchising Board . The process involves gettingand being part of a cooperative or corporation, among others.
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